The Plough and the Stars: Quotes Flashcards
Who said “the mysthery of havin’ a woman’s a mysthery no longer”?
Mrs. Gogan.
Who said “We ought to have as great a regard for religion as possible, so as to keep it out of as many things as possible”?
Fluther.
Who said “There’s no such thing as an Irishman, or an Englishman, or a German or a Turk, we’re all only human bein’s”?
The Covey.
Who said “Am I goin’ to be only somethin’ to provide merry-makin’ at night for you?” and who did they say it to?
Nora said it to Jack.
Who said “You deserve to be hurt” and to who?
Jack said it to Nora.
Who said “I don’t care if you never come back!” and to who?
Nora said it to Jack.
Who said “I don’t want to have any meddlin’ with a lassie like you!” and to who?
The Covey said it to Rosie.
Who said “an’ nuns tryin’ to get her to take a last look at the crucifix!” and in what context?
Mrs. Gogan said it, saying that she imagines Nora is on a hospital bed somewhere about to die.
Who said “She’s a right oul’ Orange bitch!” and about who?
Mrs. Gogan said it about Bessie.
Who said “For God’s sake Nora, don’t make a scene”?
Jack.
Who said “I’m your dearest comrade, I’m your thruest comrade” and to who?
Nora to Jack.
Who said “What are you more than any woman” and to who?
Jack to Nora.
Who said “I’m a socialist myself but I do as my duty”?
Corporal Stoddart.
Who said “You’re not fighting for your country here, are you?” and to who? (context)
Fluther to Corporal Stoddart when he claimed that a man has to fight for his country.
Who said “a fine old Georgian house struggling for its life against the assaults of time”?
No one - stage directions.
