Alec Key Quotes Flashcards
“I can twist him roon ma little finger”
Isas dialogue shows her manipulative personality and how she controls Alec suggesting men throughout the play are weak
“You couldna knock doon an empty midden-bin”
Johns dialogue shows that he doesn’t have high expectations for Alec perceiving him as incapable/ weak
“I luv ye Isa! I dae! Honest”
Alec’s dialogue shows that he is pathetic and needs his wives approval, he is devoted to a woman who is disinterested in him
“(She turns a vicious look on him and he wilts)”
The stage directions show that Alec is scared of Isa suggesting Isa is a threat to his masculinity
“(Giving him a push) aw shut up ye wee nyaff”
Isas dialogue shows that Alec lacks significance for her suggesting his irritating and childish nature
“(Suddenly spinning round and glaring at the women)”
The stage directions of Alec show that he behaves in a threatening and menacing way suggesting he is a volatile character
