It often portrayed the protagonist (a young man) being disillusioned with the life and dissatisfied with his job and the society where he is unfit and deprived of normal rights.

Angry Young Men literature fiercely criticised the hypocrisy of the middle and the upper classes, strongly revolting against all the accepted norms and ideals.

Its protagonist is educated at Oxford University and is satisfied with his job.

Typically its protagonist is the upper-middle-class female type with the university degree.