Mrs Midas Flashcards
“poured a glass of wine/started
to unwind/relaxed” What does this suggest?
“poured a glass of wine/started
to unwind/relaxed” all suggest the routine process of starting to enjoy the free time at the end of the day
“kitchen filled … itself” What does this convey?
“kitchen filled … itself” conveys the domesticated/homely environment
“visibility poor/dark” What does this suggest?
“visibility poor/dark” signals a
change in mood from previous
stanza to one of mystery
“twig in his hand … gold” What does this suggest?
“twig in his hand … gold”
suggests a supernatural
occurrence
“pear … like a lightbulb” What does this suggest?
“pear … like a lightbulb”
suggests the unnatural
appearance of her husband
“fairy lights” what does this suggest.
“fairy lights” the incongruity of putting these up in September/
connotations of something magical
“He drew the blinds” what does this suggest?
“He drew the blinds” the furtive
action suggests a concealment/ attempt to isolate them from the outside world
What does “strange, wild, vain” convey
“strange, wild, vain” conveys her confusion/concern at the change in his demeanour
What does “spitting out the teeth … rich” suggest?
“spitting out the teeth … rich” suggests the negative effects of his greed/inappropriateness of his behaviour at the table
What does “shaking hand” suggest?
“shaking hand” demonstrates the anxiety she feels over his actions
What does “glass, goblet, golden chalice” suggest?
“glass, goblet, golden chalice” suggests the stages of the unnatural transformation of the glass before her eyes
What does “I finished the wine/I made him sit” suggest about Mrs Midas?
“I finished the wine/I made him sit” highlights her practical nature/ability to regain her composure
What does “I made/I locked/I moved” suggest about mrs Midas?
Sequencing of “I made/I locked/I moved” suggests she quickly takes control of the situation demonstrating her strength of character/domineering nature
What does “The toilet I didn’t mind” suggest?
“The toilet I didn’t mind” shows her pride in material possessions /keeping up appearances
What does “keep his hands to himself … lock the cat in the cellar … At least … smoking for good” suggest?
“keep his hands to himself … lock the cat in the cellar … At least … smoking for good” all suggest a humorous side to her character in being able to make light of such a serious situation
