Key Quotations (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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How does Maggie's communication style differ from other Pollitt family members?
How does Maggie's communication style differ from other Pollitt family members?
She favours direct, clear communication
What does 'mendacity' mean in the context of the play?
What does 'mendacity' mean in the context of the play?
Habitual dishonesty or lying
What does Brick's reaction to suggestions about his friendship with Skipper reveal?
What does Brick's reaction to suggestions about his friendship with Skipper reveal?
His homophobia and need to idealise it
What does Maggie mean when she says Brick and Skipper's friendship was 'kept on ice'?
What does Maggie mean when she says Brick and Skipper's friendship was 'kept on ice'?
Frozen, preserved but lifeless
According to Big Daddy, what do Gooper and Mae do at night?
According to Big Daddy, what do Gooper and Mae do at night?
Listen like spies and report to Big Mama
What makes Maggie unique among the play's characters regarding lying?
What makes Maggie unique among the play's characters regarding lying?
She tries to make her lie become true
When Brick says 'nothing is said' about their conversations, what does he fail to acknowledge?
When Brick says 'nothing is said' about their conversations, what does he fail to acknowledge?
His own role in communication failure
In Act 3, why does Big Mama cry 'you—BREAK MY HEART!' to Brick?
In Act 3, why does Big Mama cry 'you—BREAK MY HEART!' to Brick?
His emotional detachment causes pain
What social pressure did Brick face at university regarding his image?
What social pressure did Brick face at university regarding his image?
Maintain masculine, heterosexual image
Who speaks the quotation 'Ain't that mendacity?' in Act 2?
Who speaks the quotation 'Ain't that mendacity?' in Act 2?
Big Daddy