"Tally`s Blood" Quotes: Racism/ Prejudice/Immigration/Xenophobia Flashcards
Rosinella claims that men of her culture are superior because of their work ethic.
Rosinella: “I don’t know anybody works so hard as the Italian Men “
A mob attacks the shop and hollers racist insults when its announced that Italy is in a war against Britain.
Mob: “Get the Tallies! Facist bastards… Get the Bastard! Waste the place! Fascist pigs! Greasy Tallies!”
Rosinella stereotypes that young Scottish women only pursue Italian men because they are wealthy.
Rosinella: “These Scotch girls they’re all the same. They just go out with you for one thing. Because your faither’s got a shop and they think you’ve got money.”
Bridget confesses her insecurity about her relationship as a result of Rosinellas xenophobic comments.
Bridget: “You made me believe I was nothing to him- just a wee Scottish tart for him to practice on”
Rosinella shows her disbelief and disapproval of Francos love for Bridget
Rosninella: You’re surely no keen on this Scotch girl?
Rosinella claims that Scottish women are inferior to italian women as they manipulate men into marrying them
ROSINELLA: “But it’s one thing to play around with them so long as you marry your own kind. You watch none of them catches you. That’s the kind of thing they do here.”
Rosinella attempts to convince Bridget that Franco doesn’t care for her as he has dated several Scottish grls
ROSINELLA: “Franco, he’s Italian, he’s played around a wee bit with some scotch girls- so what? You’re no the first and you’ll no be the last.”
Rosinella attempts to convince Bridget that Franco only pursued her because Scottish girls act scandalously
ROSINELLA: “Do you think if Italian girls were allowed out- if they got doing all the things you girls do- you think for a minute Franco would’ve looked twice at you?”
Bridget warns Rosinella that her Xenophobic ways have consequences
Bridget: “If you knew the damage you’ve caused.”
Bridget tells Hughie that the Pedreschi`s believe that they are superior to them
Bridget: “They`ll TREAT you like one of the family, so long as you don’t start thinking like one, or acting like one”
The effects of Xenophobia have an effect on a young Lucia as she is seen imitating her teacher
Lucia (imitating teacher): “I don’t know what you’re doing I this class in the first place. A little ruffian like you. A sleekit little, greasy little, smelly little…”
Franco hesitates to tell his father about Bridget
Bridget: “Have you told your da about me yet?”
Rosinella claims that she will have Franco marry an Italian as she believes them to be superior to Scots
Rosinella: “See when this war`s over, Franco will be marrying an Italian girl”
