The Room Lesson Plan

Following the Sandses' departure, how does Rose's demeanor seem to shift?

Bewildered by what could either be a threat to her housing security or a simple misunderstanding, Rose grows restless with the uncertainty she suddenly finds herself in the middle of. When Mr. Kidd enters, she is eager to gain clarity on the issue. However, Kidd redoubles the strangeness and uncertainty by explaining that the man in the basement has been waiting to speak with Rose.

In an instance of situational irony, Pinter reveals that Kidd had earlier visited the flat to see whether Bert had left yet, as the man in the basement wants to talk to Rose alone. Although she insists there’s no way...