Jenny Quotes Flashcards
“I didn’t ask tae be born intae this midden”
The dialogue shows that jenny is resentful of her family and isn’t proud of being a morrison
“(Jenny and a man talking softly together)”
The stage directions describe Jenny engaging in behaviour that will bring her shame not living up to daughter expectations.
“(Her lipstick is spread over her mouth, her coat and blouse undone, her hair tousled)”
The stage directions describe Jenny being dressed sluty suggesting she wants to damage the way she was brought up engaging in risky behaviour causing an outbreak between her and her father
“I’ve got the cash. Call it a loan if ye like”
Jenny’s dialogue shows that in returning Jenny financially supports her family much more than she ever did before. Her certainty and ability to Instruct her mother shows Jenny has matured into a responsible adult.
“That’s nane o your business. I’m grown up noo”
Jenny’s dialogue shows her independence and determination to do her own thing which suggests lack of respect to John as she deliberately uses childish language
“Did ye ever provide me wi a hoose I could bring a decent fella hame to? Did ye?
Jenny’s dialogue once again highlights that John is a poor provided for the family and because of this Jenny’s future relationship could be affected as they are living In poverty suggesting he should be ashamed
