characterisation

Question 1

quote that introduces Laura

Answer 1

“Laura’s separation increases till she is like a piece of her own glass collection, too exquisitely fragile to move from the shelf.”

Question 2

quote that introduces Tom

Answer 2

“His nature is not remorseless, but to escape from a trap he has to act without pity.”

Question 3

quote that illustrates Toms frustration with Amanda and his job

Answer 3

TOM: “I say to myself, ‘How lucky dead people are!’ But I get up. I go!”

Question 4

quote that describes Amanda’s appearance upon the arrival of Laura’s supposed gentleman caller

Answer 4

“[She wears a girlish frock of yellowed voile with a blue silk sash. She carries a bunch of jonquils —the legend of her youth is nearly revived.]”

Question 5

quote that mentions Lauras biggest insecurity- spoken to Jim

Answer 5

“JIM: ‘I never heard any clumping!’
LAURA: ‘To me, it was like- thunder!”