Carol Key Quotations

Question 1

‘Can I do it in a minute? Sorry……’
When’s this and what does it highlight ?

Answer 1

‘Can I do it in a minute sorry I was just going to the smoking room’ chapter1

Jake’s just been born and it foreshadows the neglect she has for her kids

Question 2

‘Just me you….’
What does this demonstrate

Answer 2

‘Just me, you and him always’
Chapter 1

-demonstrated her good intentions but also manipulative side

Question 3

‘Carol used to say sorry when she shouted at him….’

Answer 3

-carol used to say sorry when she shouted at him. But she forgets all the time these days so tomorrow he’s going to take some money out her purse’

Question 4

‘The room smells like Jake’s…….’
‘He opens the……..’

Answer 4

‘The room smells like Jake’s nappy ‘
‘He opens the window but just a crack in case Carol gets cold’

Question 5

He feels a dark….
What methods used here?

Answer 5

‘He feels a dark star of pain in his throat and the last warmth of her touch on his fingers’
Oxymoron between dark and star

Question 6

What does de wall use Carol for?

Answer 6

-commentary on mental health effecting childcare

-contrast other maternal figures like Sylvia and Maureen