Journey's End (Mason's quotes + Analysis)

Question 1

What is the context of Mason?

Answer 1

• Servant/ cook for officers.
• Doesn’t want to return to the trenches out of fear.

Question 2

Which quote shows Mason constantly apologizing for minor mistakes, representing how Mason fears some of the officers? (p.25)

Answer 2

“Well sir, I’m sorry to say it’s apricots.”

Question 3

Which quote represents Mason’s lack of confidence, possibly due to the class difference between him and Stanhope, by being interrupted mid sentence? (p.29)

Answer 3

“Well sir, I left it to - “

Question 4

Which quote represents disrespect and cheekiness shown towards Trotter by Mason, due to a lack of respect from Mason? (p.30)

Answer 4

“I know sir. That ones a cutlet”

Question 5

Which quote represents good use of humour and wordplay from Mason regarding lumps of porridge, once again towards Trotter? (p.44)

Answer 5

“And just bring you the gravy sir? Very good sir.”

Question 6

Which quote represents Mason ridiculing Trotter for not being able to distinguish between 2 different things, once again showing that Trotter has the least influence on Mason? (p. 46)

Answer 6

“No sir. That’s a bit of rust off the pan”