eric birling generational divide Flashcards
learn the quotes (8 cards)
1
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Blames parents
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“Then – you killed her. She came to you to protect me – and you turned her away.” Accusation
2
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Resents father
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“You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble.” Informal Tone
3
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Accepts guilt
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“The fact remains that I did what I did.” Blunt Honesty
4
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Shocked by denial
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“You’re beginning to pretend now that nothing’s really happened.” Present Tense
5
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Angry at hypocrisy
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“I’m ashamed of you as well – yes, both of you.” Declarative
6
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Clear divide
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“What does it matter now whether they give you a knighthood or not?” Rhetorical Question
7
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Takes Inspector seriously
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“He was our police inspector all right.” Certainty
8
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Shows emotional growth
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“My God – I’m not likely to forget.” Exclamatory
