Brighton rock Flashcards
(34 cards)
What does sucking babies symbolize in relation to Ida?
Shows she is a maternal figure
This illustrates her nurturing qualities.
What does the phrase ‘A little venom of…’ suggest about Pinkie’s emotions?
Anger and hatred came out
This reflects his inner turmoil.
What is the significance of ‘Three sixes’ in the context of Pinkie?
Devils sign, shows Pinkie’s damnation and how he is leading Rose to hell
What does the quote ‘Of course there’s Hell. Flames…’ reveal about Pinkie and Rose?
Shows the difference between Pinkie’s view and Rose’s view of the world, highlighting Rose’s innocence and Pinkie’s experience
How is Colleoni’s ‘gold lighter’ symbolic?
It shows the difference in wealth and status between the two gang leaders. Colleoni acts from afar while Pinkie gets involved in crimes
What does the statement ‘It was he who looked like an…’ signify about Pinkie?
Shows the difference in wealth and how he is not part of society
What does Pinkie mean when he thinks, ‘The boy couldn’t picture any eternity…’?
Religious imagery, already been submitted to hell and damnation
What is the juxtaposition in Ida’s statement ‘It was a… good life’?
Contrasts her goodness with Pinkie’s badness
What does ‘There was no place…’ imply about Ida?
Indicates she feels at home and not a stranger in the world
What does the phrase ‘Cruelty straightening his…’ suggest about Pinkie’s view of love?
Indicates his idea of love and lust is purely violent
What does Pinkie’s inability to repent, as noted in ‘He hadn’t the energy…’ signify?
He knows it will take a while and he doesn’t think it is worth it
What is the significance of ‘Snows restaurant…’ in the narrative?
Represents a beacon of hope for Pinkie
What does Rose’s statement about Ida, ‘She doesn’t know what…’ reveal?
Indicates Ida is a purely good person, contrasting with Rose’s innocence
What does Rose mean by ‘Right and wrong.…’ regarding Ida?
Implying she talks about moral concepts as if she has knowledge
What does ‘The stirrup…’ symbolize in Pinkie’s context?
Represents the fleeting moment for repentance and mercy
What does Ida’s action in ‘she suddenly…’ imply?
Semantic field of prey and predator throughout this dialogue
What does Pinkie’s thought ‘she belonged to him…’ indicate about his view of Rose?
He objectifies her, seeing her as a prop for his actions
What does Pinkie’s statement ‘I’ve got a feeling…’ reveal about his mental state?
Shows his gradual decline and loss of power, relying on Dallow
What does Pinkie imply with ‘If I’d known how it would go…’?
Shows remorse for the trouble caused by the murder rather than for the act itself
What does the imagery in ‘White and purposeful in the obscurity:…’ signify?
Symbolizes the duality of Brighton and Rose’s association with danger
What does Pinkie’s observation ‘he watched her…’ convey about his feelings?
Indicates scared lust, suggesting he feels pressured rather than desire
What does the phrase ‘he had held intimacy back…’ suggest about Pinkie’s relationships?
Indicates he has replaced intimacy with violence
What does ‘tickling the…’ imply about Pinkie’s character?
Indicates he takes pleasure in causing pain, resembling the devil
