Key Quotes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Lady Bird's quote 'Call me Lady Bird. It was given to me, by me' demonstrate?
What does Lady Bird's quote 'Call me Lady Bird. It was given to me, by me' demonstrate?
Her need for independence & self-definition
What does the phrase 'given to me, by me' reveal about Lady Bird's psychological state?
What does the phrase 'given to me, by me' reveal about Lady Bird's psychological state?
Desire for control & ongoing identity growth
What does Lady Bird's reply 'What if this is the best version?' reveal?
What does Lady Bird's reply 'What if this is the best version?' reveal?
Deep insecurity & longing for acceptance
According to Sister Sarah Joan, what are love and attention in relation to each other?
According to Sister Sarah Joan, what are love and attention in relation to each other?
They are the same thing
Why is Marion's comment about City College described as one of the film's most painful moments?
Why is Marion's comment about City College described as one of the film's most painful moments?
Economic stress spills out as classist language
What does Lady Bird's college essay line 'We're afraid we'll never escape our past' refer to?
What does Lady Bird's college essay line 'We're afraid we'll never escape our past' refer to?
How place, class & upbringing shape identity
How does the film contrast Julie and Kyle as examples of teenage relationships?
How does the film contrast Julie and Kyle as examples of teenage relationships?
Julie offers honesty; Kyle shows emotional laziness
What does Lady Bird's response to Danny's confession after coming out demonstrate?
What does Lady Bird's response to Danny's confession after coming out demonstrate?
Growing capacity for empathy over anger
What does 'Different things can be sad. It's not all war!' show about Lady Bird?
What does 'Different things can be sad. It's not all war!' show about Lady Bird?
Developing maturity & recognising personal struggles
What does 'I wish I could live through something' reflect about teenage perspective?
What does 'I wish I could live through something' reflect about teenage perspective?
Restlessness & romanticised dramatic existence
What does Lady Bird's final voicemail 'I love you. Thank you.' represent?
What does Lady Bird's final voicemail 'I love you. Thank you.' represent?
Choosing connection over pride; emotional growth
Why is Lady Bird saying she's 'from Sacramento' significant, according to Sister Sarah Joan?
Why is Lady Bird saying she's 'from Sacramento' significant, according to Sister Sarah Joan?
First time she's said it; shows growth & acceptance