Key Quotations - Brian

Question 1

Shutting down Irene’s worries about Junior (P2 Chp1)

Answer 1

‘They’re all right. Perfectly alright. Good, strong, healthy boys, especially Junior. Most especially Junior.’

Question 2

Reaction to Clare (P2 Chp3)

Answer 2

‘Receiving in return one of his amused, slightly mocking smiles’

Question 3

Replying to Irene asking if he though Clare was beautiful (P2 Chp4)

Answer 3

‘No…that is, not particularly’
‘Maybe I’m fussy. I like my ladies darker’

Question 4

Brian being unhappy (P3 Chp1)

Answer 4

‘Brian again. Unhappy, restless, withdrawn’

Question 5

Brian invites Clare (P3 Chp1)

Answer 5

‘Im so sorry Irene. It’s my fault entirely. She seemed so hurt at being left out that I told her I was sure you’d forgotten and to just come along’

Question 6

Not being able to tell Brian about John Bellew (P3 Chp3)

Answer 6

‘But she did mean to tell Brian about meeting John Bellew. But that, it seemed, was impossible’