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The Maids

Important Quotations Explained

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Plot Outline

Character List

Analysis of Major Characters

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Part One: From beginning until alarm clock rings

Part Two: From after the alarm clock rings until the telephone rings

Part Three: From Monsieur's telephone call until the doorbell rings

Part Four: From after the doorbell rings until Madame leaves

Part Five: From after Madame leaves until the maids go to the kitchen

Part Six: From after the maids leave into the kitchen until the end

Important Quotations Explained

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The Maids

Jean Genet

Important Quotations Explained

"As one loves a mistress."

Explanation for Quotation #1

"Frontiers are not convention but laws. Here, my lands; there, your shore—"

Explanation for Quotation #2

"She loves us the way she loves her bidet."

Explanation for Quotation #3

"When slaves love one another, it's not love."

Explanation for Quotation #4

"Go on! I'm getting there, I'm getting there!"

Explanation for Quotation #5

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