Characters (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does the 'invisible rein' metaphor reveal about Kathy's relationship with Ruth?
What does the 'invisible rein' metaphor reveal about Kathy's relationship with Ruth?
Ruth has subtle but strong control
Why are memories so important to Kathy after losing Ruth and Tommy?
Why are memories so important to Kathy after losing Ruth and Tommy?
They help her find meaning in life
What does Ruth's 'modelled from trash' quote reveal about her feelings?
What does Ruth's 'modelled from trash' quote reveal about her feelings?
Anger & insecurity about being a clone
Why did Ruth confess 'I kept you and Tommy apart'?
Why did Ruth confess 'I kept you and Tommy apart'?
Out of jealousy or fear
What does the gallery symbolise for Tommy and the clones?
What does the gallery symbolise for Tommy and the clones?
Hope that art could prove souls
What does Tommy's effort to get 'a lot better' at art show?
What does Tommy's effort to get 'a lot better' at art show?
Hope effort might prove his worth
What does Miss Lucy mean by 'You've been told and not told'?
What does Miss Lucy mean by 'You've been told and not told'?
Students partly informed of future
Why does Miss Lucy think students need to know the truth?
Why does Miss Lucy think students need to know the truth?
To have any chance of decent lives
What does Madame's phrase 'poor creatures' show about her view of clones?
What does Madame's phrase 'poor creatures' show about her view of clones?
She sees them as tragic victims
What does Chrissie's belief that Hailsham was 'special' represent?
What does Chrissie's belief that Hailsham was 'special' represent?
Theme of illusion
What does the search for 'possibles' symbolise for the clones?
What does the search for 'possibles' symbolise for the clones?
Search for identity & meaning
Which theme does Ruth's manipulation of Kathy and Tommy's relationship reflect?
Which theme does Ruth's manipulation of Kathy and Tommy's relationship reflect?
Control & manipulation in relationships