How we cite our quotes: (Act.Line)
Quote #7
WINNIE
Say it is a long time now, Willie, since I saw you. Since I heard you. (2.1)
We hate to say it Winnie, but we think you might be in a marriage of one. Even through the course of the play, we see Willie become increasingly absent and unresponsive, which doesn't really make for a happy marriage, does it?
Quote #8
WINNIE
I used to think... I say I used to think that I would learn to talk alone. By that I mean to myself, the wilderness. But no. No no. Ergo you are there. (2.1)
It almost seems like Willie is an afterthought, and who wants to be an afterthought? Then again, Willie doesn't say much. And even though he doesn't provide much, at least he listens to Winnie. The question is—is listening alone enough to sustain a marriage?
Quote #9
WINNIE
Reminds me of the day you came whining for my hand. I worship you, Winnie, be mine. Life a mockery without Win. (2.2)
The number one way to turn a relationship sour is to worship the other person as if they were a god. After all, if we're worshipping the other person then that means we don't value ourselves. But it seems like Willie's gone in the opposite direction and acts increasingly disrespectful toward Winnie. We don't know about you, but being ignored day in and day out is pretty disrespectful in our book. It seems like the best marriages find a middle ground, one between disdain and worship. We sure hope Winnie and Willie can get there.