Mr Salary Lecture Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the key terms, locations, and numerical data found in 'Mr Salary' by Sally Rooney.

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

The specific medical condition Frank was diagnosed with, which the protagonist researched extensively through medical texts and peer-reviewed studies.

Mr Salary

A sarcastic nickname used by Frank to refer to Nathan, reflecting the tension and mutual dislike between the two characters.

Behavioural software

A type of technology Nathan's former start-up developed that focused on consumer feelings and responsiveness before being acquired by Google.

Peripheral venous catheter

The medical device taped to Frank's left arm that he picks at with morbid aimlessness during his hospital visit with Sukie.

Dublin

The city where the story takes place, featuring locations like the Liffey river, Liberty Hall, and the airport arrival lounge.

Boston

The location where Sukie resides and attends graduate school before returning to Ireland for the Christmas holidays.

$6$ to $8\,\text{p.m.}$

The specific weekday visiting hours for inpatients at the hospital where Frank is receiving chemotherapy and antibiotics.

$$19$$

The age Sukie was when she first moved into Nathan's two-bedroom apartment after her family ran out of savings.

$$34$$

The age Nathan was when Sukie first moved into his apartment to live with him.

$$24$$

The current age of the protagonist, used in a discussion regarding potential mourners and the impact of her death.

$$38$$

The age Nathan was during a New Year's Eve party two years prior when a brief romantic encounter occurred between him and Sukie.

Liberty Hall

A landmark in Dublin described as beaming down like a satellite over the crowd gathered near the river.