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10 Cards in this Set
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“So well did my father hide his feelings” |
Foils Stevens, something to be proud of? |
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“Smallness and starkness” of his room |
Shows he hasn’t lived, has nothing to show for a life lived |
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“Dropped down on one knee with head bowed” |
God like figure in Stevens eyes, but is actually old and weak and needs help. |
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“Having stepped into a prison cell” |
Stevens seniors room |
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“As though to find some precious jewel he has dropped there” |
Searching for something to blame his fall on so he doesn’t have to admit his age |
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“Dark, severe presence” |
Role model to Stevens, strict and intimidating father figure |
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“Naturally, my father would’ve felt this loss heavily” |
Refers to the loss of his brother Leonard, hasn’t actually spoken of their emotions about this death it’s all “presumed” |
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“My father indeed was the embodiment of dignity” |
In Stevens eyes |
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“I am proud of you. A good son. I hope I’ve been a good father to you.” |
Proud to have passed on Butler values, both respect the dignity and Butler roles |
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“Waited at the table everyday for the last 54 years” |
Lost sense of self, has never been an individual, obsolete and lost purpose is sad to audience |
