sheila birling generational divide Flashcards
learn the quotes (8 cards)
1
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Calls parents out
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It’s you two who are being childish – trying not to face the facts.” Irony
2
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Feels ashamed of elders
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“It frightens me the way you talk.” Fearful Tone
3
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Rejects parents’ denial
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“You’re just beginning to pretend all over again.” Accusation
4
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Moral awareness
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“We really must stop these silly pretences.” Imperative
5
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Accepts guilt
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“I know I’m to blame – and I’m desperately sorry.” Sincerity
6
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Distance from parents
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“You’re ready to go on in the same old way.” Symbolism of ‘old way’
7
Q
Reacts emotionally
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“I’ll never, never do it again to anybody.” Repetition
8
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On the Inspector
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“He’s giving us the rope – so that we’ll hang ourselves.” Metaphor
