August Osage Act 3

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What reason does Dr. Burke give for wanting to put Violet in an institution?

He believes she is slightly brain-damaged. (correct)

She threatened him with a malpractice suit.

He thinks she is a danger to herself.

He feels she doesn't respond to treatment.

What method does Violet use to obtain multiple prescriptions from doctors?

She threatens to report them to the medical board.

She manipulates them with emotional arguments.

She shows them fake medical records.

She claims to lose her pills and invents symptoms. (correct)

How does Barbara react to Dr. Burke's competence?

She respects his decisions as a doctor.

She believes he is being misled by Violet.

She questions his judgment and competence. (correct)

She thinks he is exceptionally skilled.

What is Ivy's perspective regarding Dr. Burke and his generation?

She feels he cannot be swayed due to shared generational values. Signup and view all the answers

What does Barbara mean by 'Greatest Generation' in her dialogue?

She sarcastically critiques their perceived superiority. Signup and view all the answers

What was Barbara's reaction to Ivy's mention of her relationship with Little Charles?

She expressed concern about the family connection. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ivy decide not to tell her sisters about her hysterectomy?

She feared their mother's judgment. Signup and view all the answers

What does Karen's comment about their parents highlight?

She acknowledges the difficulty of a long marriage. Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the event involving Barbara, Ivy, and their mother during Ivy's previous visit to the psych ward?

Ivy smuggled pills while making a speech about recovery. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Ivy's feelings about sharing personal information with her sisters?

She feels disconnected and hesitant to open up. Signup and view all the answers

What does Violet identify with when reflecting on her past experiences?

The feelings and secrets of teenage girls Signup and view all the answers

What scent is associated with the hand cream that Karen uses?

Apple Signup and view all the answers

What was Violet's ultimate desire that she hoped would change her relationship with Raymond?

To wear beautiful cowboy boots Signup and view all the answers

What gift did Violet receive for Christmas instead of the boots she wanted?

Men’s work boots Signup and view all the answers

How did Violet's mother react to the mix-up with the boots?

She laughed for days Signup and view all the answers

What does Barbara's comment about hearing the girls' voices suggest about her feelings?

She is nostalgic and feels connected Signup and view all the answers

What is Violet’s response when offered more coffee?

She declines politely Signup and view all the answers

What is Ivy's perspective on the connection between family members?

Family connections are based on genetics and not emotional ties. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ivy imply when she mentions feeling no guilt about leaving for New York?

She believes she has carried more family responsibilities than the others. Signup and view all the answers

How does Barbara react to Ivy's plans to move to New York?

She laughs and questions Ivy's ability to go. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ivy mean when she says she and Charles have something 'rare and extraordinary'?

They share a mutual understanding and emotional connection. Signup and view all the answers

What underlying theme does Ivy's cynicism highlight in the conversation?

The futility of sisterly bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What does Barbara imply about her actions regarding their mother?

She believes her responsibility ended when she had her own family. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ivy’s statement about being the 'favorite' suggest about her relationship with her sisters?

She feels unfairly burdened compared to her sisters. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ivy's attitude towards the concept of ‘sisterhood’ as evident in her dialogue?

She dismisses it as irrelevant and superficial. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Act Three, Scene One

The window shades are removed, allowing nighttime to encroach.
Three sisters are in the study, drinking whiskey.
An inflatable mattress is in the study.
Other characters are involved in other activities:
- A game of spades in the dining room
- A man sorting paperwork on the porch
- Another character watching TV in the living room
- A woman sits at the second-floor window, in a robe, with hair wrapped in a towel
A doctor is concerned that one sister needs to be institutionalized
The doctor may be considered "slightly incompetent"
A sister thinks the doctor may be slightly incompetent and brain-damaged

Later Scenes (Page 2 onwards)

The doctor is writing many prescriptions, possibly due to a malpractice suit fear
A woman has prescriptions from multiple doctors for ailments like back spasms and muscle pulls
The multiple prescriptions may be causing an issue with this lady
The woman is threatening doctors with lawsuits
The conversation discusses different tactics and generations
There is a possible issue between a daughter and the mother and daughter about her institutionalization
There is a possible discussion or concern about a family member's possible suicide
Other family members are concerned about a possible relationship between a family member and their cousin
The discussion continues to other scenarios involving relationships within the family
There are detailed discussions about specific actions, feelings, and traits of family members
Multiple characters are involved in the conversation, including the three sisters
The conversation turns to the topic of possible brain damage in one of the characters.

Subsequent Scenes

Concern and worry about a possible suicide
Questions about family and relationships, especially between characters and the deceased
A discussion about possible generational differences
A discussion about the possible relationships between family members, particularly between the characters' and the deceased's family.
Characters are possibly concerned about the emotional and mental health of the person who might have committed suicide.
There are detailed discussions about the possible cause of the deceased's death.
Specific characters' feelings, reactions, and actions are discussed in the play

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