How we cite our quotes: (Act.Line)
Quote #4
WINNIE
Whereas if you were to die... or go away and leave me, then what would I do, what could I do, all day long, I mean between the bell for waking and the bell for sleep? (1.7)
The bells for waking and sleeping trap Winnie in a torturous schedule, and she sees no way to free herself. It seems like there is no way out of her predicament—it is permanent. The harsh solitude of her situation also seems to sustain her attachment to Willie, too. At least she has him to keep her company (sort of).
Quote #5
WINNIE
The earth is very tight today, can it be I have put on flesh, I trust not. (1.23)
Being confined for so long, your relationship to the forces that trap you can warp. Perhaps Winnie has become accustomed to her situation. After being trapped for so long, freedom can become a scary thought.
Quote #6
WINNIE
And that perhaps some day the earth will yield and let me go, the pull is so great, yes, crack all round me and let me out. Don't you ever have that feeling, Willie, of being sucked up? Don't you have to cling on sometimes, Willie? (1.29)
It seems like Winnie is eager to break free. Still, she clings on to the mound. What does that suggest about her future? Will she ever be free if she's not prepared to get away from what she knows?