Love and Forgiveness

What does Edmund say, showcasing his hopeful outlook and his aim to help his mother.

“She can still stop. I’m going to talk to her.”

Following a fight between the two brothers, what does Jamie say after Edmund punches him that indicates forgiveness.

“Thanks, kid. I certainly had that coming. Don’t know what made me- booze talking-”

Following a fight between the two brothers, what stage directions does O’Neill point out that indicate forgiveness.

“For a second Jamie reacts pugnaciously and half rises from his chair to do battle, but suddenly he seems to sober up to a shocked realization of what he has said and he sinks back limply.”

What does Mary say which highlights themes of love and forgiveness following another (more serious) fight with James

“No. I know you still love me , James, in spite of everything.”

What does James say in response to Mary’s statement: “No. I know you still love me, in spite of everything.”

He says he will love her “always and forever”

What loving words does Mary utter which touch her sons and relate to the entire family.

“I’ve loved you dearly” and she ensures them, I’ve “done the best I could-under the circumstances.”

What statement does Edmund recite to highlight the complicated nature of love within the Tyrone family which encompasses a deep bond tainted by addiction, guilt ad unresolved conflicts.

“I forgive you. I always forgive you…I don’t want to be sad, or make you sad. I want to remember only the happy part of the past. “