Eleanor’s cat, whom she names after Glen’s vodka, “an old friend” of hers. Glen is a gift from Raymond. Raymond’s roommate rescued Glen, who had been set on fire and left for dead. Eleanor relates to Glen for this reason, as they are both survivors. Glen helps Eleanor through her depression, providing her with a new reason to get out of bed in the morning. In this way, Glen replaces Marianne and Polly the Plant as the primary means through which Eleanor proves that she is capable of protecting others.
Glen Quotes in Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
The Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine quotes below are all either spoken by Glen or refer to Glen. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Bad Days: Chapter 34
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It isn’t annoying, her need—it isn’t a burden. It’s a privilege. I’m responsible. I chose to put myself in a situation where I’m responsible. Wanting to look after her, a small, dependent, vulnerable creature, is innate, and I don’t even have to think about it.
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Glen Quotes in Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
The Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine quotes below are all either spoken by Glen or refer to Glen. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Bad Days: Chapter 34
Quotes
It isn’t annoying, her need—it isn’t a burden. It’s a privilege. I’m responsible. I chose to put myself in a situation where I’m responsible. Wanting to look after her, a small, dependent, vulnerable creature, is innate, and I don’t even have to think about it.
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