My Mother Said I Never Should: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was Doris Partington born?
In what year was Doris Partington born?
1900
What career did Doris dream of before sacrificing it?
What career did Doris dream of before sacrificing it?
Teaching
What does Doris's quote 'I'm saying goodnight now' reveal about her?
What does Doris's quote 'I'm saying goodnight now' reveal about her?
She avoids emotional confrontations
What does Doris prioritise over addressing underlying issues?
What does Doris prioritise over addressing underlying issues?
Appearance of unity
What role does Margaret play in the family?
What role does Margaret play in the family?
Mediator between old & new generations
Margaret's quote 'What does she need?' shows her need for what?
Margaret's quote 'What does she need?' shows her need for what?
Control
Jackie embodies the spirit of which decade?
Jackie embodies the spirit of which decade?
1960s
What is Jackie's profession?
What is Jackie's profession?
Artist
Who raises Rosie?
Who raises Rosie?
Margaret
What does Jackie's quote 'I couldn't cope' reveal?
What does Jackie's quote 'I couldn't cope' reveal?
Her vulnerability
What is Rosie unaware of until later in the play?
What is Rosie unaware of until later in the play?
Her true parentage
Rosie's quote 'Why didn't you tell me?' shows feelings of what?
Rosie's quote 'Why didn't you tell me?' shows feelings of what?
Betrayal & confusion
What does Rosie's quote 'I don't belong anywhere' reflect?
What does Rosie's quote 'I don't belong anywhere' reflect?
Sense of displacement