Cathy

• How does Cathy describe her feelings about life at the beginning of the play?

  She finds it quite exciting and better than ordinary life.
• How is Cathy initially presented in the play?

  Initially, she seems to be a minor character who stirs up trouble with short utterances.
• What does Cathy characterize Adam's death as?

  She characterizes it as exciting and a good thing that makes their lives dramatic.
• What does Cathy do when she goes to the police station?

  She relishes the limelight and considers asking for money for her story.
• What is Cathy's role in the cover-up?

  She and Mark must get DNA evidence on Adam's jumper by tricking a man into touching it.
• What does Cathy's idea to go to the sorting office reflect?

  It reflects her enjoyment of the melodramatic situation and her love of stirring up trouble.
• Where does Cathy's power come from?

  Cathy gains power by doing things others won't, including committing deliberate murder.
• How does Cathy's character challenge traditional female characteristics?

  Her violence and leadership challenge traditional female roles, contrasting with Lou and Leah's passivity.
• How does Cathy change throughout the play?

  Cathy becomes increasingly violent and eventually leads others to commit murder.
• What violent action does Cathy take against Brian?

  She slaps Brian and threatens Adam to make him go to the hedge.
• What euphemism does Cathy use when leading Adam away?

  She uses the phrase 'play a game' as a euphemism for killing him.
• How does Kelly present Cathy's character development?

  Kelly presents Cathy as increasingly violent, actively creating drama rather than just being excited by it.
• What does the verb 'gouge' signify in Cathy's character development?

  It signifies a visceral and grotesque image that demonstrates her shift from excitement to active violence.
• What are the key aspects of Cathy's character throughout the play?

  • Initially presented as a minor character stirring trouble
  • Characterizes Adam's death as exciting and dramatic
  • Engages in a cover-up by planting DNA evidence
  • Becomes increasingly violent and takes control
  • Challenges traditional female roles through her actions
• Key quotes

  • ”I mean, it’s quite exciting as well, though, isn’t it …. Better than ordinary life”
  • “I’m gonna go back …. get on the telly“
  • ”You and Cathy are going to play a game. With Adam.”