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What is Stewart's primary tool for characterisation in the play?
What is Stewart's primary tool for characterisation in the play?
Dialogue
What animal does Isa compare Alec to in Act II, Scene 2?
What animal does Isa compare Alec to in Act II, Scene 2?
A rat
What does the Scots word 'midden' mean?
What does the Scots word 'midden' mean?
Rubbish dump
What is the climax at the end of Act II?
What is the climax at the end of Act II?
Maggie breaks down
What does Maggie do when she is anxious, according to stage directions?
What does Maggie do when she is anxious, according to stage directions?
Runs fingers through her hair
What song creates irony as Isa leaves Alec in Act III?
What song creates irony as Isa leaves Alec in Act III?
O Come All Ye Faithful
What does the red hat symbolise for Maggie?
What does the red hat symbolise for Maggie?
Her youth and best days
What is the main function of humour in the play?
What is the main function of humour in the play?
To provide relief & show resilience
What does the river represent in Jenny's imagery?
What does the river represent in Jenny's imagery?
Depression and despair
Why does Stewart use Scots dialect in the play?
Why does Stewart use Scots dialect in the play?
To create authenticity