The Famine Road QUOTES Flashcards
1
Q
other’s have gone through this. doctor tries to tell her she’s not alone but it comes across as patronising
A
one out of every ten and then another third of those again women - in a case like yours
2
Q
give them the pointless task of building endless roads that lead to nowhere, to keep trouble away
A
give them roads, roads to force from nowhere, going nowhere of course
3
Q
doctor is extremely demeaning, tells her to get on with her life and slightly sexist
A
take it well woman, grow your garden, keep house, good-bye
4
Q
it has worked, the building of the roads has kept them out of trouble
A
sedition, idleness cured
5
Q
finally draws the 2 storylines together
A
what is your body now if not a famine road?
