Key Quotations (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Eileen's comment about hardship reflect about her character?
What does Eileen's comment about hardship reflect about her character?
Pragmatic & judgmental attitude
What do the foreign sailors in fur hats emphasise about the town?
What do the foreign sailors in fur hats emphasise about the town?
Its insular nature & rare diversity
What does the 'powerful-looking' convent symbolise?
What does the 'powerful-looking' convent symbolise?
Dominance & control over the town
Why does Furlong feel relief despite knowing trouble awaits him?
Why does Furlong feel relief despite knowing trouble awaits him?
He acted with integrity helping Sarah
What moral philosophy does Furlong express about helping others?
What moral philosophy does Furlong express about helping others?
No point being alive without it
What does Furlong question about calling oneself a Christian?
What does Furlong question about calling oneself a Christian?
Going against injustice bravely
When does Furlong experience profound joy?
When does Furlong experience profound joy?
Acting selflessly for Sarah
What conflicting emotions does Furlong have bringing Sarah home?
What conflicting emotions does Furlong have bringing Sarah home?
Fear outweighed by hope
What does 'cut the knees off those who still knelt' refer to?
What does 'cut the knees off those who still knelt' refer to?
Diminishing religious influence
What is Eileen's survival mindset about getting on in life?
What is Eileen's survival mindset about getting on in life?
Ignore things to keep going
How does Furlong view the nuns' power?
How does Furlong view the nuns' power?
Only as much as people give them
Who reveals deeply buried truths according to the narrator?
Who reveals deeply buried truths according to the narrator?
Strangers/outsiders