Revision Mrs Johnstone

Mrs Johnstone is very poor. She struggles to provide for her many children. This has made her old before her time - she's 'aged thirty but looks more like fifty'. Mrs Johnstones poverty means that she lacks control over her life.

Poor 'if I'm careful we can just scrape by'

Superstitious 'never put new shoes on a table'

Loving 'she takes him. Cradles him, letting him cry'

Optimistic 'ey, we' ll…