Sheila Quotes Flashcards
“it was my own ___” and that she “was in a furious ___”
“it was my own fault(distressed)” and that she “was in a furious temper”
Responsibility
First to admit she was in the wrong
(Distresses) implies she has guilt over her”sins”
“Is it the one you ___”
“Is it the one you wanted me to have?”
Gender
despite being subversive Gerald is still in control
‘Mother, I think that was ___”
‘Mother, I think that was cruel and vile’
Age
Synonymous adjectives that reflect the animosity she feels to her mother
goes from “Mummy” to “Mother”
“But these girls aren’t cheap ___”
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people.”
Class
Shiela is seperating herself from her parents
“if they didn’t get rid of that girl, ___”
“if they didn’t get rid of that girl, I’d never go near the place again.”
Abusing her power because of her own insecurities
