Theme of Violence

Question 1

“Serving dirty hulking brutes a men in a pub” says Maggie about Lily’s job - Act I, Scene 1

Answer 1

This paints men in the image of being large and threatening to women.

Question 2

“You say Peter Robb tae me again and I’ll kill ye!” says Alec to Isa - Act II, Scene 2

Answer 2

Alec is threatening to kill Isa if she mentions this man, let alone leave Alec for him.