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... This suggests that the relationship between father and daughters is not very close. ...
"We can decide tomorrow" (100)
Indecisive nature of the daughters
The discussion on whether to give away the fathers top hat or whether to dye their night-gowns black
Much of their discussion revolves around things that are trivial and this suggests the kind of shallow lifestyle they lead. ... However, it also reveals their lack of leadership and inability to take control of the house as seen in the fact that they are unable to put Nurse Andrews in her place when she later criticises their home, unable to stand for their rights
"We cant disturb Kate again" (103)
The daughters inability to manage the house is shown in their fear of displeasing the maid despite the maid¡¯s very poor, rude behaviour eg. ... This again shows how distant the relationship between father and daughters is. ...
" he never even looked at them when they came in" (104)
In his dying moments, the father displays anger and frustration at the daughters. The fact that the daughters can sense this but cannot provide the reason for his anger at them shows how little they understand him and his needs.
Approximate Word count = 933 Approximate Pages = 3.7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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