Gerald Flashcards
1
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“I i o D m i t r a I m h t s m t k h g t.” Class, Gender, Power
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“I insisted on Daisy moving into those rooms and I made her take some money to keep her going there.”
Gerald’s insistence and financial aid, indicated by the verbs
“insisted” and “made,” show a mix of care and control. This reveals the power dynamics at play and the illusion of benevolence, touching upon the themes of class and gender relations.
2
Q
“I d c i t s b.” Denial, Irresponsibility
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“I don’t come into this suicide business.”
Gerald’s attempt to distance himself from the consequences of his actions, shown by his dismissive tone and the phrase “I don’t come into this,” illustrates themes of denial and irresponsibility.
