Journey's End

Journey's End

Journey's End

A list of good quotes found in the play.

  • "Because he's stuck it till his nerves have got battered to bits, he's called a drunkard" This quote shows how much Osborne cares about Stanhope and also how much he respects him.
  • "You'll find the other officers call me uncle" Shows how kind and dependable Osborne can be.
  • "Drinking like a fish as usual?" (says Hardy). This quote just backs up the fact that Stanhope is an alcoholic.
  • "You know you mustn't expect to find him quite the same" Osborne kindly warns Raleigh so he doesn't get a shock when he meets Stanhope.
  • "How frightfully quiet it is" Raleigh says - this shows how strange the atmosphere must have been in the front line.
  • "Another little worm trying to wriggle home" Says Stanhope talking about Hibbert whom he disrespects because he is trying to go home.
  • "Yes, I'm a hero" sarcastically says Stanhope as he doesn't consider himself to be the hero Raleigh believes him to be.
  • "Without being doped with whisky - I'd go mad with fright" Stanhope knows he has a drinking problem.
  • "He'll write and tell her I reek of whisky all day" Stanhope is worried that Raleigh will write home and tell his sister about him. This gives him the idea to censor Raleigh's letters.
  • "Dear old Uncle, tuck me up" Says Stanhope to Osborne - their relationship is almost father to son at times.
  • "You keen on gardening" Trying to talk about something else rather than war is common throughout the play.
  • "You don't think i'm going potty?" Asks Stanhope to Osborne which again shows how much Stanhope trusts Osborne.
  • "D'you understand an order? Give me that letter!" Stanhope demands the letter from Raleigh as he thinks there is something about him in it.
  • "I'm fiddling with my revolver...going off by accident" Stanhope threatens to shoot Hibbert if he deserts.
  • "How awfully nice - if the brigadier's pleased" sarcastically after Osborne's death Stanhope shows little respect for those above him.
  • "Steady, old boy. Just lie there quietly for a bit" The caring side of Stanhope when Raleigh has been seriously injured.
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Ethan Frome

Ethan Frome