Linda

Question 1

‘Leave him alone!’

Answer 1

• Seen to care for Mickey from a young age
• Seen as a kind and a compassionate character
• Seen as a loyal character as well (however it is quite the opposite as she has an affair)

Question 2

‘I just love you’

Answer 2

• Openly expresses her love to Mickey
• Quite the opposite to Mickey
• Seen as quite open

Question 3

‘a feller on the housing committee’

Answer 3

• Refer to Eddie
• Hints to the audience something may be up between these two
• Shows how she is relying on the help of other people
• Makes the audience emphasize with her

Question 4

‘the one thing left in my life.’

Answer 4

• Shows the importance of Linda to Mickey

- However, he is later heartbroken after finding out that she is having an affair

Question 5

‘[visibly shaken.]’

Answer 5

• Protecting nature towards Mickey

- Cares for him