All My Sons Family Quotes Page 3
Citations follow this format: (Act.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue.
| Quote #7 Mother: Your brother's alive, darling, because if he's dead, your father killed him. Do you understand me now? (2.519) |
We're really interested in Kate's own complicity with Joe's decision to let those cracked cylinders ship. He seems to rely on her guidance quite a bit. Do you think she knew about it at the time? Gave him advice?
| Quote #8 Keller: Chris… Chris, I did it for you, it was a chance and I took it for you. (2.546) |
Joe's rationalization of this crime eventually makes it harder for Chris to condemn him. But in this moment, all Chris feels is shocked – and tainted by his father's deed.
| Quote #9 Keller: I'm askin' you. What am I, a stranger? I thought I had a family here. What happened to my family? (3.45) |
When the truth finally comes to light, Kate retreats from her usual busy mastery of the situation. Joe's left feeling alone, wondering why he made the sacrifices he did.
