Key Quotations (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Who says 'The marsh is all the family I got'?
Who says 'The marsh is all the family I got'?
Kya
What does the land catching Kya when she stumbles symbolise?
What does the land catching Kya when she stumbles symbolise?
Nature's nurturing relationship with her
What historical groups made up the swamp people, according to the narrator?
What historical groups made up the swamp people, according to the narrator?
Sailors, castaways, debtors, fugitives
Why did Jackson ignore crimes in the swamp?
Why did Jackson ignore crimes in the swamp?
Viewed marsh people as rats killing rats
Who calls Kya 'filthy' and 'plumb nasty'?
Who calls Kya 'filthy' and 'plumb nasty'?
The minister's wife
What transition does Kya experience after Chase's attack?
What transition does Kya experience after Chase's attack?
From isolation to fear
How did Chase view his relationship with Kya?
How did Chase view his relationship with Kya?
As slumming/beneath him
How does Kya feel when Chase makes her feel exposed?
How does Kya feel when Chase makes her feel exposed?
Shame and inferiority
What does Kya resolve after Chase's attack?
What does Kya resolve after Chase's attack?
Never to live wondering when the fist falls
Why couldn't Kya and Jumpin' hug?
Why couldn't Kya and Jumpin' hug?
Racial tensions of 1950s-60s South
What lasting impact did prejudice have on Kya?
What lasting impact did prejudice have on Kya?
She was never completely healed
How does the swamp view death?
How does the swamp view death?
Not necessarily a tragedy or sin