What Maisie Knew by Henry James & The Color Purple by Alice Walker (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Maisie's age when parents divorce
Maisie's age when parents divorce
Six years old
Custody arrangement for Maisie
Custody arrangement for Maisie
Joint custody
Time Maisie spends with each parent
Time Maisie spends with each parent
Six months
How parents use Maisie
How parents use Maisie
As a pawn to hurt each other
Who Beale marries
Who Beale marries
Miss Overmore (Maisie's governess)
Who Ida marries
Who Ida marries
Sir Claude (charming and irresponsible)
Sir Claude's attitude towards Maisie
Sir Claude's attitude towards Maisie
Fond of her, genuine interest in well-being
Who Maisie is sent to live with
Who Maisie is sent to live with
Mrs. Wix (older governess who cares for her)
Mrs. Beale & Sir Claude's relationship
Mrs. Beale & Sir Claude's relationship
Develop a relationship, complicating custody
Maisie's final decision
Maisie's final decision
Stay with Mrs. Wix for stability and care