Atonement Chapter 11&12 Flashcards
What is the atmosphere at dinner in Chapter Eleven?
Tense and awkward with Cecilia and Robbie avoiding each other’s gazes.
What detail about Paul does Robbie notice at dinner?
He has a scratch on his face.
How does Robbie’s attempt at small talk go?
It startles Pierrot and leads Briony to chastise him.
What comment does Leon make about the heatwave?
That it makes people more relaxed and likely to break social norms.
What does Robbie recall during dinner?
His intimate encounter with Cecilia in the library, interrupted by Briony.
What was Cecilia’s emotional reaction in the library?
She cried and admitted their feelings had existed for a long time.
How do Cecilia and Robbie feel during and after their encounter?
Shocked and unsettled by the intensity of their transition from friends to lovers.
What interrupts Cecilia and Robbie’s moment in the library?
Briony walking in and seeing them together.
How does Robbie feel toward Briony in that moment?
He feels an intense hatred for her intrusion.
What causes Briony to become upset at dinner?
She sees the twins wearing her socks.
How does Cecilia react to Briony’s outburst?
She scolds her calling her a brat.
What does Robbie say to Lola at the table?
He compliments her brothers calling them nice boys.
What announcement does Briony make during dinner?
That the twins hurt Lola.
What explanation does Paul give for his injury?
He says he got scratched breaking up the fight between Lola and the twins.
What causes suspicion in Robbie about Paul?
Paul didn’t mention the incident earlier.
What note is found on Jackson’s place setting?
A message saying the twins have run away due to mistreatment by Lola and Betty.
What is Paul’s suggestion after the twins are discovered missing?
To form search parties, dividing everyone into separate groups.
Why is Emily reluctant to call the constable?
She expects the twins will be found soon and wants to avoid his talkative wife.
How does Emily feel about Lola’s injuries?
Resentful, associating them with her sister’s tendency for drama.
What does Emily suspect about Jack’s absence in London?
That he’s lying about working and is actually having an affair.
What does Emily reflect on while sitting alone?
That nothing significant will happen again until her own death.
What news does Emily give Jack over the phone?
That the twins have run away and are still missing.
What does Jack decide to do after the call?
He says he will call the constable himself.
What signals to Emily that something else is wrong?
Leon, Cecilia, Briony, and Lola returning and appearing in the doorway.
