Mary
What made Mary believe that her son was smart?
The Jesus bobble head in her car
What made Beverly treat Leonard badly?
She believed that harsh parenting would make her son more independent
What stereotype was Mary making fun of?
Conservative southern bible-believing mother
What stereotype was Beverly making fun of?
cold, hyper-rational academic/scientist- also emotionally detached parenting
Why did Mary come to see Sheldon?
To congratulate him for his join research project with Leonard and to tell him how proud she is
Why did Beverly come to see Leonard?
To watch him receive an award, although she was not very proud of his accomplishment
What sarcasm would Mary use, and how was Sheldon affected by the Sarcasm?
She used plain irony and sarcasm when she spoke, and Sheldon was oblivious to her sarcasm
What sarcasm would Beverly use, and how was Leonard affected by her sarcasm?
Beverly used blatant sarcasm with little emotion, yet Leonard would pick up her sarcasm and throw it back at her with self-deprecating remarks