Women Key Quotes Flashcards
“(She sinks into a chair and sighs, then yawns widely)”
When Maggie yells at the children Maggie’s lack of energy suggests she is worn out from her life as a mother
“(She sets the chair rocking fiercely and cries)”
Grannies stage directions show her helplessness representing older women and suggest she often feels like an imposition.
“I can twist him roon ma little finger”
Isa’s dialogue shows her manipulative personality and how she controls Alec suggests men throughout the play are weak
“That’s nane o your business. Im grown up noo”
Jenny’s dialogue shows her independence which suggests some women were trying to break stereotypes and know their self worth
“(Jenny and Isa clutch each other and giggle. Mrs Harris glares at them)”
Isas stage directions shows Isa has strong opinions and an attitude which leads her to clash with the older women around her.
“Love! Hee- haw! There’s nae sich a thing”
Isas a dialogue suggests she doesn’t believe in love showing that women at the time of the play often felt pressure to be married and rushed into it - she related to the older generations here despite wanting to break stereotypes
“I’m sorry. Couldnae help masel”
Maggie’s dialogue suggests that women feel the need to apologise for expressing their emotions as they are supposed to be the loving care giver of the family so it is out of character to act this way
