APRIL 2011

p.35: "His expression didn’t change but his hands moved around under her jumper to show her was listening"

COMMENT: Connell is physically and sexually attracted by Marianne and he tries to go along with her to make her feel safe and protected because he creaters an intimate relationship with her.

p. 36: “I thought you liked me” 

COMMENT: Connell tells Marianne his thought to be accommodated and to hear what he wants from her. He wants to be reassure by Marianne and he expects a positive answer from her. Even if he has a secret relationship, he's really tied to her: both from a sentimental and physical point of view.

p. 38: “He’s watching her. He’s just looking at her and saying nothing” 

COMMENT: Connell wants to have Marianne’s attention and looks for Marianne’s confirmation to assure himself: he tries to do this throguh body language, the most important part of the description, that seems to attratced Marianne physicall 

p. 38: Connell moves towards Marianne almost imperceptibly and their arms touch

COMMENT: Another time Connell tries to have a contact with Marianne even if they’re in public, in front of his friends: indeed he has a secret relationship with Marianne becaus he's afraid of his peers' judgement.

p. 41: “We were all laughing at the time” says Rachel

“That’s not true” says Connell

COMMENT: Connell reveals his protective instinct showing her that she has his approval and she can trust him: the intelligent reader from this sequence is able to understand Connell's insecurities.

p. 41: Connell puts his his hands in his pockets as if to prevent himself touching her by accident

COMMENT: Connell does not want a contact with her when he’s in public for fear of his peers’ judgements. He uses body language to communicate his feelings and his insecurities to Marianne.

p. 43: “What do you mean?.. Everyone likes you. And unlike almost people you’re actually a nice person”  He makes a facial expression she can’t interpret 

COMMENT: Connell, through body language and expression, expresses his disapproval towards Marianne’s claim, thinking she said it ironically. 

p. 44: “I would never hurt you, okay?” 

“I love you” 

COMMENT: Connell wants to have Marianne’s attention and tries to protect her after domestic violence that she’s forced to suffer by her father and brother;