Ics- The Telegram Flashcards
What does ‘in an even voice with out taking her eyes from the black figure’ suggest about the thin woman?
It suggests she is suppressing a retort or avoiding commenting.
What does ‘But then most of them were lazy’ highlight about the thin woman?
It highlights her prejudices and bitterness.
What does ‘better afforded’ imply about the thin woman’s views?
It suggests she is critical of their choices for their children.
What does ‘didn’t want to be thought of as snobbish’ reveal about the thin woman’s character?
It shows she makes generalized assumptions about the other villagers.
What does ‘I made sacrifices to have my son educated,’ said the thin woman. ‘I lived on a pension of ten shillings a
week. I was in nobody’s debt’ indicate about the thin woman?
It suggests she is proud, condescending, or disdainful.
What does the superficial civility of ‘More tea?’ indicate about the thin woman?
It highlights her sense of superiority and distrust of the other woman.
What does ‘without thinking’ suggest about the fat woman’s prejudice?
It suggests her deep-rooted, unreflective prejudice.
What does ‘It’s different for the officers’ reveal about the fat woman’s views?
It suggests she is opinionated and prejudiced.
What does ‘in a confused tone’ indicate about the fat woman’s understanding?
It highlights her inability to understand her own prejudice.
What does the repetition of ‘better’ convey about the fat woman’s thinking?
It conveys her illogical thinking and uninformed views.
What does ‘ But your son is educated,’ she added irrelevantly’ suggest about the fat woman’s assumptions?
It suggests she makes unfounded assumptions about people.
What does ‘Of course her son
didn’t salute the thin woman’s son if they were both home on leave at the same time’ highlight about the fat woman’s feelings?
It highlights her vexation about the other son’s position.
What does “Many’s the night” suggest about the speaker’s feelings?
The speaker is bitter about the numerous hardships she has endured and resentful of the sacrifices she has made for her son.
What does “even knitted trousers” convey about the speaker’s feelings?
The speaker is resentful that her son has not acknowledged the extreme lengths she went to when he was younger.
What does the question “where will I be?” highlight about the speaker’s view?
The speaker believes that her son is in her debt and should be taking care of her, but she also realizes that he is unlikely to do so.
What does the speaker’s “misgivings/suspicions of his choice of partner” suggest?
The speaker is concerned that her son has not lived up to her expectations.
What does the speaker’s plaintive tone suggest about her feelings?
The speaker feels that her son has let her down and is ungrateful for her sacrifices.
What does “sure she smokes and drinks” clichéd “unladylike” habits convey about the speaker’s misgivings/suspicions of his choice of partner?
The speaker is concerned that her son has not lived up to her expectations. She is likely judging his partner based on outdated and stereotypical ideas about what is “ladylike.”
What does “But no matter…like the thin woman” suggest about the speaker’s dislike/distrust?
It was a universally held opinion.
What does “always putting on airs” suggest about the speaker’s view of the thin woman?
She views her as being snobbish and uppity/someone who does not fit in to the village community.
What does the short sentence “Mayor indeed” highlight?
Her envy of the son’s achievements.
What does the question “why did she want to be better than everyone else anyone else” suggest?
She is critical of the thin woman’s choices.
What does “Saving and scrimping” sarcastic tone suggest?
She views the other woman’s hardships as unnecessary.
What does “own Donald just as clever” highlight?
Her desire to dismiss the thin woman’s son’s position/success.
What does “her heart was beating and she was frightened” convey?
A rare moment of truth/acknowledgement of their mutual situation yet an inability/unwillingness to communicate.
What does “she didn’t know…wanted to talk” suggest?
She felt unsettled/anxious/on edge in her company.
What does “couldn’t feel at ease with her” highlight?
The tension between them despite the circumstances.
What does “thinking about something else” suggest?
She could not understand/bond with the other woman.
