Character of Lola

Question 1

How does Lola force maturity?

Answer 1

• ‘the guise of the adult she considered herself to be’

Question 2

Briony’s opinion of Lola

Answer 2

• ‘poinsonous scheming’
• ‘still lean and fit as a racing dog’ even in old age Briony still holds Lola with contempt
• ‘she was always the superior older girl’