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...ay with things. The use of Analogy when Gwen is speaking to herself in her room shows us why Gwen has done what she has done. Jim explains to Meg that he heard her mother say "As God as my witness, I will never be hungry again". This helps to show the reason as to why Gwen cherishes money and material objects so much. She had a hard youth and she swore that she would never be like that again. Juxtaposition between Gwen and Jim. Gwen: "you'll get struck by lightning." Jim: "stay in the car." This scene is important because it shows the change in roles between Gwen and Jim. Gwen is usually controlling and bossy but in this scene Jim is in control. Jim's anecdote provides insight into Gwen's personal background. He explains to Meg "That was a time of complete madness when we think back. There was no order, no plan" As a result of the disorder that Gwen experienced in her youth, she has reacted by imposing strict order in her family's life and being compulsive about routine and structure. The use of interrorgation between Gwen and Meg gives great insight into their relationship with each other. Meg says to Gwen "You saw it too, didnt you? You saw the box sitting there." This shows that Meg is not afraid to ask her mother questions and she doesnt want to just sit back and let her mother get aw...