Doolittle Quotes Flashcards
Quote on how Doolittle is presented as a bad father and how this means he is a bad father.
“I’m not so set on having her back home again, but I might be open to an arrangement” willing to sell/auction off his daughter as he has no emotional connection with her. Negotiating to sell Eliza.
How is Doolittle manipulative
Tries to make it seem he wants money from Higgins as he is losing his daughter but it’s actually so he can go out drinking. , “well what’s a 5 pound not to you and what’s Eliza to me?”
How was Doolittle neglectful/ open about who he was
Very open about the fact that he could easily spend all the money on drinks. Meaning he may not have been there for Eliza when she was growing up. “ I don’t need less than a deserving man , I need more, I don’t eat less hearty than him and I drink a lot more.”
How is Doolittle a liar
“That’s it governor, that’s all I say, a father’s heart as it were” he claims that he has a loving fathers heart but his lack of concern for his daughters happiness or safety shows he was just trying to manipulate Higgins.
Doolittles quote about morals
Can’t afford them governor, neither could you if yous was as poor as me.
Doolittles quote about middle class morality
“I’m one of the undeserving poor, that’s what I am. It means that I’m up against middle class morality all the time.”
Willing
“I’m willing to tell ya, I’m wanting to tell ya, I’m waiting to tell ya”
Undeserving
I’m undeserving, and I mean to go on being undeserving.
Class morality excuses
What is middle class morality? Just excuses for never giving me anything.
Selling his daughter
I’m willing to sell my daughter for £5, not a penny more and not a penny less.
Summary of Doolittle
Doolittle is a bad father. His main focus is drinking and having a good time. Hedonistic. Not concerned if Eliza is used as a prostitute. He refuses more money as he is very open about the fact that he likes to party and drink. He lives for today. Name is Doolittle and he does little but drink. Humour in his name. Immoral. Selfish. Open honesty and doesn’t lie about who he is. Seems like a more fun person to be with.
Dogs life
I tell you it’s a dog’s life anyway you look at it.
Undeserving poverty is my line.
Hurries
He hurries to the door,anxious to get away with his booty.
Nomenclature
When a name reflects a personality.
Funny things about Doolittle
Always saying governor.
His name.
Obviously a bad father but doesn’t try to hide it.
So carefree it’s funny.
His clothes quote
“A flavour of dust about him”
Funny as he is in a posh room with posh people and he is so scruffy.
