Mother and Son (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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How much time does the plot of 'Mother and Son' cover?
How much time does the plot of 'Mother and Son' cover?
A single evening
How long has John's mother been bedridden?
How long has John's mother been bedridden?
Ten years
What does the rain at the opening symbolise?
What does the rain at the opening symbolise?
The emotional coldness inside the house
What do the colours yellow and green represent in the house?
What do the colours yellow and green represent in the house?
Sickness and decay
What metaphor describes the mother's verbal attacks?
What metaphor describes the mother's verbal attacks?
Bitter barbs
What phrase describes John's angry responses to his mother's attacks?
What phrase describes John's angry responses to his mother's attacks?
Reflex of the wound
How does the mother manipulate John to keep him trapped?
How does the mother manipulate John to keep him trapped?
Says he'd be no good in a job
What sound triggers the turning point in the plot?
What sound triggers the turning point in the plot?
A bus passing by
What word is repeated three times during John's moment of fury?
What word is repeated three times during John's moment of fury?
Smash
What action does John take at the resolution instead of violence?
What action does John take at the resolution instead of violence?
Opens the door