“I accepted the invisible rein she was holding out” - Chapter Four
Implies Ruth’s dominance
“We’re modelled from trash” - Chapter Fourteen
Exposes Ruth’s insecurities and sadness to compare herself to ‘trash’
“Ruth stared daggers at him” - Chapter Thirteen
Suggests she is very angry when she doesn’t get her way
“It’s not just me sweety. Kathy here finds your animals a complete hoot” - Chapter Sixteen
Establishes the idea that she’s untrustworthy and manipulative
“I found it at the last Sale. I just thought it’s the sort of thing you’d like”
Displays Ruth’s kindness towards Kathy
She can be very considerate