Happy Days Perseverance Quotes

What does Winnie mean by "do not overdo the bag" (1.29)? If the bag offers her the tools she needs to persevere, is it possible to do overdo them? Do they lose their meaning if used too often? Something tells us they might. This quote is Beckett's way of reminding us that even our coping mechanisms will begin to fail us if we rely on them too often.

It seems like the revolver has a life of its own, or at least it doesn't follow the rules of gravity. If it's always at the top—always present. Yikes. The challenge to say no must be hard, but Winnie perseveres. She insists on saying no to the easy way out.

This is Winnie's ritual of determination—it's almost mechanical and almost devoid of emotions, and yet, somehow it's also reassuring. It's also similar to the motions taken when praying.