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Children demonstrably __________ to the rest of us. Oh no, that __________ people.
superior, frightened
Why should they be __________? They came here looking for something much __________.
grateful, more
Your life must now run the __________ that's been __________ for it.
course, set
__________ __________ I wish I could help you. But now you're by __________.
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He was raising __________ to which even the __________ had no certain answers.
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What does Kathy say regarding horror movie stuff?
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We've __________ each other all our lives. But in the end, we can't stay together __________.
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I lost Ruth, then I lost Tommy but I won't lose my __________ of them.
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I half closed my eyes and __________ this was the spot where everything I'd __________ through my childhood had __________.
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Study Notes
Key Quotes and Themes from "Never Let Me Go" (Chapters 22-23)
- Children are described as superior and frightened by Miss Emily, emphasizing a disconnect and hierarchy between them and the adults.
- Madame reflects on the gratefulness of the children, suggesting they seek something more than what is readily available.
- Miss Emily discusses life’s course being predetermined, emphasizing the lack of agency for the characters.
- Madame expresses her desire to help the poor creatures, yet acknowledges their situation leaves them by themselves, highlighting isolation and helplessness.
- Tommy raises questions that even the doctors cannot answer, illustrating the uncertainty and moral dilemmas surrounding their existence.
- Kathy's comment on reality being akin to horror movie stuff indicates a sense of dread and the human tendency to avoid uncomfortable truths.
- Tommy's reflection on having loved each other all their lives but acknowledging they cannot stay together forever shows the inevitable separations faced by the characters.
- Kathy's loss of memories of Ruth and Tommy reflects on the theme of memory's importance and the pain of loss.
- Kathy's recollection of a significant spot from her childhood evokes feelings of nostalgia and the realization of what has been lost and washed up over time.
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Test your understanding of key quotes from Chapter 22-23 of 'Never Let Me Go'. This quiz focuses on important words and their definitions as expressed by the characters Miss Emily and Madame. Enhance your comprehension of the text through these engaging flashcards.
