Vocab
to comfort someone
what is console
"I'll get you some cheese and crackers first." (p.2)
This is an indirect characterization through her...
words
Who has translucent skin?
Mary Maloney
When Mary killed her husband it was an example of
a wrench or metal tool with a curved hook
spanner
Name two police officers in the story.
Jack Noonan & Patrick Maloney
"The two detectives remained, and so did the two policemen. They were exceptionally nice to her, and Jack Noonan asked if she wouldn't rather go somewhere else, to her sister's house perhaps, or to his own wife who would take care of her and put her up for the night" (p. 6).
Direct or Indirect?
Both
I just love it when someone eats the last slice of pizza...
What type of irony?
verbal irony
to relish in pleasure or enjoyment; a sense of self-indulgent bliss
What is luxuriate
"Now and again, she would glance up at the clock, but without anxiety, merely to please herself with the thought that each minute gone by made it nearer the time when he would come home." (p.1)
indirect or direct characterization?
indirect
"'Anything else?' The grocer cocked his head on one side, looking at her pleasantly. 'How about afterwards? What you going to give him for afterwards?'" (p. 4).
What does this reveal about Sam?
"Personally, I think it's right here on the premises."
"Probably right under our very noses. What do you think, Jack?" (p.8)
What type of irony?
dramatic irony
to some small degree, a little seriousness or importance
trifle
At that point, Mary Maloney simply walked up behind him and without any pause she swung the big frozen leg of lamb high in the air and brought it down as hard as she could on the back of his head" (p. 3).
What does this reveal about Mary Maloney?
Physically capable of violence even though she came across as a kind housewife.
"When he came back, she noticed that the new drink was dark amber with the quality of whiskey in it" (p. 1).
What does this reveal about Patrick?
he's stressed so needs a stronger drink, relies on alcohol
Give an example of dramatic irony.
situation must include something that the reader/viewer knows but the characters do not
a quality of stillness and composure
What is tranquil
'For God's sake,' he said, hearing her, but not turning round. 'Don't make supper for me. I'm going out" (p. 3).
What does this reveal about Patrick?
little compassion for his wife, doesn't care about her reaction to him telling her he's leaving etc.
"'Why don't you have one yourself,' she said. 'You must be awfully tired. Please do. You've been very good to me.' 'Well,' he answered. 'It's not strictly allowed, but I might take just a drop to keep me going'" (p. 7).
What does this reveal about Jack Noonan?
usually follows the rules, but since he's at Mary's house believes it's okay.
Explain why this is verbal irony:
"Please," she begged. "Please eat it. Personally I couldn't tough a thing, certainly not what's been in the house when he was here. But it's all right for you. It'd be a favor to me if you'd eat it up." (p.7)
Mary's words have one meaning to her, but another to the detectives. The favor is that the detectives would be destroying the evidence, not just eating the dinner.