Community Key Quotes Flashcards
“We come to tell ye there’s been an accident at your Alec’s”
The neighbours dialogue suggests that despite being gossips they look out for Maggie which highlights sisterhood and a sense of community
“I hope it’s naethin serious wi wee Bertie.”
Mrs bones dialogue shows the theme of community and suggests that the neighbours have genuine concern about each others lives and look out for one another
“Mrs Bone and mes in chairge o this hoose till lily comes.”
Mrs Harris’ dialogue highlights the importance of neighbours at the time of the play and how strong their relationship is that they feel comfortable to claim they are in charge which suggests they always have Maggie’s best interest at heart
“(Enviously) my Isa! I could dae wi a leaf oot o your book!”
Mrs bones dialogue suggests that the women in the play desire to be as powerful as isa as she is so independent and controls her relationship unlike all the other women
“ I think I’ll chap Mrs Bone for a wee cup wi us.”
Maggie’s dialogue shows how welcoming the family are towards the neighbours and they want to include them on this special day
“Daein fine noo, aren’t ye?”
The dialogue shows that they are supportive towards the family suggesting they are happy to see the Morrisons doing well
“My! Rangers’ll he signin ye.”
The over exaggeration shows that they make the child feel good about himself suggesting their kind nature
“(The women look at eachother, uneasy)”
The stage directions describe the women feeling out of place in the Morrisons home suggesting Alec’s attitude makes them uncomfortable
“(Eagerly) wi a man?”
The stage directions of Mrs Wilson show that the neighbours are nosey suggesting they are determined to see Jenny’s outcome of leaving home and if it has worked in her favour
