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Zach Mandigo
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It's interesting how much golf Rose plays so far in the book. I think that Colm Toibin does this purposely using golf as an example to show that it's not just a hobby for Rose but an escape. It shows Rose's independence and desire for a different life beyond her town. Since golf is tied to higher status, I think that it also suggests that she is reaching for something more.
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Zach Mandigo
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So far, Miss Kelly seems to be shown as strict and controlling, especially at work. She judges Eilis and others a lot, and seems to act like she's better than them too. Her attention to every small detail makes Eilis feel watched and limited. Colm Tóibín uses her to show the pressure on Eilis early. I believe that this will be one of the reasons why she leaves for America to escape the constraints back home.
— Mar 31, 2026 06:33PM
Zach Mandigo
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In Brooklyn, Eilis seems to help hold her family together. On page 3 Toibin writes, “As her mother washed the dishes, Eilis dried them,” she helps without being told. She has supported her family in quiet ways like this a couple times already. I think that the author does this to show her caring nature early on in the book and that when she leaves for America later that this will really hurt their family.
— Mar 27, 2026 06:20PM
