Child with the Plait

antagonistic disruptive unruly

One of four children—Julia's own and Amanda's—gathered outside a row of shops by a coin-operated horse ride. Julia singles out the child with the plait for poor behavior, calling her 'horrible' amid efforts to manage the group's chaos during a phone call and childcare scramble. The child's presence contributes to Julia's public overload, drawing Liz's intervention. Antagonistic actions strain Julia's control, marking the child as a source of disruption in the unfolding alliance between Julia and Liz.

3 appearances

Child with …'s Journey

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3 moments

S1E1 · MOTHERLAND

Two Pennies, Public Unraveling

Presented through Julia's frustration and humiliation; possibly indifferent or antagonistic in reality.

The child with the plait is referenced by Julia as having been 'really horrible' to her, contributing to Julia's sense of social strain and embarrassment among the group of children.

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S1E1 · MOTHERLAND

Two Pennies and a Cup of Tea

Dismissive or cheeky toward Julia; not particularly concerned by adult distress.

The child with the plait is referenced by Julia as having been 'really horrible' to her; present among the group, implicitly contributing to Julia's emotional load though not central to …

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S1E1 · MOTHERLAND

Breakdown by the Coin Ride — Liz's Quiet Offer

Possibly defiant or testing boundaries; not sympathetic to Julia.

The child with the plait is singled out by Julia as having been 'horrible' — present in the group and functioning as a social irritant contributing to Julia's stress.

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