Rear Window Quotes

Question 1

When can the quote “only because its expected of her” be used?

Answer 1

When discussing gender roles and Lisa’s awareness of their relevance to the time period.
This shows how women are often seen performing in roles that are expected by society.

Question 2

What themes are behind the quote “Only because its expected of her”

Answer 2

Gender roles, ambition, feminism

Question 3

What quote comes from the scene in which we first meet Lisa Fremont and Jeff comments on her appearance?

Answer 3

“Only because its expected of her”

Question 4

What themes are behind the quote “driving down to the fashion salon in a jeep, wearing combat boots and a three day beard”?

Answer 4

Gender roles, masculinity, Jeff’s perception of male and female roles

Question 5

When can the quote “driving down to the fashion salon in a jeep, wearing combat boots and a three day beard” be used?

Answer 5

This can be used to discuss Jeff’s perception of gender roles, as well as his mocking tone which depicts his perception that he is out of place in her world, and that they do not suit each other.

Question 6

What quote comes from the scene in which Lisa asks Jeff to stay home and pick his own assignment?

Answer 6

“driving down to the fashion salon in a jeep, wearing combat boots and a three day beard”

Question 7

What are the themes behind the quote “You don’t think either of us could change”?

Answer 7

Compromise, commitment, gender roles

Question 8

When could the quote “you don’t think either of us could change” be used?

Answer 8

This quote highlights the emotional separation between the two characters, as well as Jeff’s traditional view of rigid gender roles, while Lisa views gender roles as more flexible.

Question 9

What quote comes from the end of the argument where Lisa wants to compromise.

Answer 9

“You don’t think either of us could change”?

Question 10

What themes are behind the quote “you don’t know the meaning of the word ‘neighbour’”?

Answer 10

Community, morality

Question 11

When can the quote “you don’t know the meaning of the word ‘neighbour’” be used?

Answer 11

It can be used to show that despite living in close proximity with her neighbours, there is an obvious disconnect that impacts each character more than they are willing to admit.
Can be used to analyse the impact of McCarthyism on 1950’s America

Question 12

What quote is exclaimed by the old couple at the disconnect in the community after the death of their dog?

Answer 12

“You don’t know the meaning of the word ‘neighbour’”

Question 13

What themes are behind the quote “come inside its only a dog”

Answer 13

Detachment, empathy

Question 14

When can the quote “come inside its only a dog” be used?

Answer 14

Shows the lack of compassion and empathy of a character that is experiencing emotional distress, and this quote embodies the disconnect within the community and the consequences of isolation and McCarthyism in 1950’s America.

Question 15

What quote is said after the dog dies and the old couple returns inside?

Answer 15

“come inside its only a dog”

Question 16

What themes are behind the quote “he was the only thing in this neighbourhood that liked anybody”

Answer 16

lack of compassion, disconnect, McCarthyism

Question 17

When can the quote “he was the only thing in this neighbourhood that liked anybody” be used

Answer 17

When a dog, an animal that shows unconditional love, is the only one within a community to show compassion, it shows the drastic consequences of this isolation. Hitchcock recognises the dog to be the only neighbourly being, and therefore showing the drastic disconnection.
There is no realisation by any community members as to the significant consequences of the disconnection, which further shows the disconnection

Question 18

What quote is said by the old couple about the dogs relationship to the community?

Answer 18

“He was the only thing in this neighbourhood that liked anybody”

Question 19

What themes are behind the quote “she’s like a queen bee with her pick of the drones”

Answer 19

Gender roles, feminism, objectification

Question 20

when can the quote “she’s like a queen bee with her pick of the drones” be used?

Answer 20

This shows how women are perceived through the male gaze and are only there for sexual desire.

Question 21

What quote is said by Jeff about Ms Torso during her party?

Answer 21

“she’s like a queen bee with her pick of the drones”

Question 22

What themes are behind the quote “I’d say she’s doing a woman’s hardest job. Juggling wolves.”

Answer 22

Feminism, gender roles, compassion

Question 23

When can the quote “I’d say she’s doing a woman’s hardest job. Juggling wolves.” be used?

Answer 23

Can be used to highlight the difficulties women faced in the 1950’s. Demonstrates a feminine compassion that is lacking from a man’s perspective. This also, however, shows the stereotype of men that Lisa holds, though more accurate than Jeff’s objectifications of women.

Question 24

What quote is said in response to Jeff’s proclamation that Ms Torso is a “queen bee with her pick of the drones”?

Answer 24

“I’d say she’s doing a woman’s hardest job. Juggling wolves.”

Question 25

What themes are behind the quote “If you don’t pull me out of this swamp or boredom I’m going to do something drastic… like get married.”

Answer 25

Gender roles, voyeurism, McCarthyism

Question 26

When can the quote “If you don’t pull me out of this swamp of boredom I’m going to do something drastic…like get married.”?

Question 27

What quote is said in response of Gunnison on the phone refusing to accept Jeff back at work before he heals from his broken leg?

Answer 27

“If you don’t pull me out of this swamp of boredom, I’m going to do something drastic…like get married.”

Question 28

What themes are behind the quote “Can’t you just see me, rushing home to a hot apartment and the automatic laundry…and the nagging wife”

Answer 28

Gender roles, voyeurism, McCarthyism