Journey's End (Stanhope Quotes + Analysis)

Question 1

What is the general context of Stanhopes character in the play?

Answer 1

• Captain of a company.
• Seen as brave, heroic and strong.
• Married to Raleigh’s sister.
• Consumes a lot of alcohol to take his stress away from the war.
• Good friends with Osborne.

Question 2

Which quote shows that Stanhope has a short temper and can be ruthless towards people of lower class such as Mason, due to the pepper being omitted? (p.29 Act 1 Scene 1)

Answer 2

“unless you want to re-join your platoon out there”

Question 3

Which quote shows that Raleigh’s sister has a completely different perspective of Stanhope, which is entirely false, which decreases his authority? (p.37 Act 1 Scene 1)

Answer 3

“She thinks I’m a wonderful chap - commanding a company.”

Question 4

Which quote represents Stanhope’s authority as being the company commander? (p.55)

Answer 4

“I’ve got to arrange battle positions for each platoon this afternoon”.

Question 5

Which quote represents Stanhope showing empathy towards Hibbert and encouraging him to be brave? (p.73)

Answer 5

“Stay here old chap - and see it through”.

Question 6

Which quote shows Stanhope’s superiority over other officers such as Hibbert, making Stanhope quite an intimidating figure? (p.71)

Answer 6

“I give you half a minute to decide”.

Question 7

Which quote shows Stanhope beginning to answer back and humiliate the Colonel as a result of Osborne’s death and the Colonels ignorance? (p.96)

Answer 7

“You won’t want me, will you?”

Question 8

Which quote represents Stanhopes bad addiction towards alcohol? (p.26)

Answer 8

“Damn the soup! Bring some whiskey!”

Question 9

Which quote represents how vulnerable the war has made tough characters such as Stanhope?

Answer 9

“Dear old uncle, tuck me up”

Question 10

Which quote represents Stanhope offering his presence and warmth to badly affected people such as Hibbert?

Answer 10

“Shall we see if we can stick it together?”