Mrs Midas Quotes Flashcards
They had been intimate and “passionate” with one another. This is now lost.
“You see, we were passionate then”
This brings the whole matter home. Mrs Midas explains what really hurts as she still loves her husband although they can never be together.
“What gets me now is not the idiocy or greed but lack of thought for me”
The fact that Midas is made to sit on the other side of the room represents the distance in their relationship brought on by circumstances.
“I made him sit on the other side of the room and keep his hands to himself”
Rhetorical question emphasises Mrs M’s outrage and answers the question, stating the foolishness of her husband.
“Do you know about gold? It feeds no one”
The realisation that the couple must now lead separate lives is the ultimate horror for a woman who has clearly loved her husband.
“Separate beds”
Mrs M dreams that she bears Midas’ golden child which emphasises the heartache she felt as she can no longer have a physical relationship with Midas.
” I dreamt I bore his child”
Emphasises Mrs M’s worry over what is happening.
“I poured with a shaking hand”
Both accept full reality over what has happened, demonstrates Mrs M’s horror.
“It was then that I started to scream. He sank to his knees”
Question reflects Mrs M’s disbelief.
“What in he name of God is going on?”
Comic effect - Mrs M still continues to do her chores despite situation.
“I served up the meal”
Further comedy combined with Mrs M’s shock and disbelief.
“I locked the cat in the cellar. I moved the phone. The toilet I didn’t mind”
