Insight of the dismal living conditions that people where staying in, in the east side of Glasgow at that time.
1 of 8
"Ach! It's aye bad luck wi you. Everytime ye lose yer job, It's bad luck"
Jenny is acting ungrateful in a way she thinks that John is acting lazy, she blames him for not fincially supporting the family and improving their lives for the better.
2 of 8
"Someday we'll have a wireless, son"
The family dream about having luxury items. Maggie wants to provide for her family. They can't afford items like this due to the poverty that they are facing.
3 of 8
"I've nae breeks"
Edie has no pants left due to poverty. The pants were worn out and the family can't afford new ones as they dont have enough money to buy basic items.
4 of 8
"I'll see what's doon at the mission"
The mission would be the jumble sale selling 2nd hand clothing for cheap prices, as the family can't afford expensive items.
5 of 8
"No its no bronchitis, Its TB"
Suggests the damp and overcrowded living conditions that the family are living in (health) Bertie being kept in the hospital.
6 of 8
"A space has been cleared, centre, for a mattress on the floor with pillows, bkankets and old coats"
Reinforces poor living conditions. The family suffer alot and can't afford basic nessisities, lack of privacy and freedom within the household.
7 of 8
"I didnae ask tae be born. No intae this midden. The kitchens aye like a pigsty"
Jenny is sick and tired of the housing conditions that she is living in. She wishes for a better life, which suggests that she is blaming her parents for her "poor life"
8 of 8
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Jenny is acting ungrateful in a way she thinks that John is acting lazy, she blames him for not fincially supporting the family and improving their lives for the better.
Back
"Ach! It's aye bad luck wi you. Everytime ye lose yer job, It's bad luck"
Card 3
Front
The family dream about having luxury items. Maggie wants to provide for her family. They can't afford items like this due to the poverty that they are facing.
Back
Card 4
Front
Edie has no pants left due to poverty. The pants were worn out and the family can't afford new ones as they dont have enough money to buy basic items.
Back
Card 5
Front
The mission would be the jumble sale selling 2nd hand clothing for cheap prices, as the family can't afford expensive items.
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