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?

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

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

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

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What does Karen's comment about their parents highlight?

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

<p>Ivy smuggled pills while making a speech about recovery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>The feelings and secrets of teenage girls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>To wear beautiful cowboy boots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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What is Violet’s response when offered more coffee?

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

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

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

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

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

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What does Barbara imply about her actions regarding their mother?

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

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

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Flashcards

Institution

A facility for people who need care or treatment , often for mental illness

Prescription

An order from a doctor for medicine

Over-prescribing

Giving more medication than necessary or recommended

Malpractice

Professional misconduct or negligence, especially by a medical professional

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AMA

American Medical Association

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Darvocet smuggling

Secretly bringing Darvocet into a psych ward, concealed in the vagina

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Family secrets

Unrevealed personal struggles and experiences within the family

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Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus

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Cervical cancer

Cancer affecting the cervix (lower part of the uterus)

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Relationship with Charles

Personal discussion between Ivy and her first cousin Charles

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Family Connection

A perceived sense of belonging or connection to family members, not necessarily based on physical proximity or shared experiences.

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Cynicism

A belief that life is essentially unkind or dishonest based on negative experiences.

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Responsibility

Obligation or duty toward parents, or others.

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Extraordinary Connection

A unique and significant bond, often described as rare and meaningful.

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Understanding

An exceptional ability to comprehend another person's perspective and situation.

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Leaving for New York

A significant decision to move from one location to another, implied to be based on an important matter

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Obligations to Parents

The responsibilities and commitments one feels toward their parents.

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Sense of Guilt

A feeling of remorse or personal blame, often in relation to interpersonal interactions.

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Violet's Crush

Violet's teenage crush, Raymond Qualls, was a boy she admired for his cowboy boots.

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Raymond Qualls' Boots

Raymond's boots were shiny and attractive, sparking Violet's desire to get a similar pair.

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Violet's Christmas Gift

Violet expected a pair of women's boots for Christmas, but received men's work boots instead.

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Mother's Role

Violet's mother plays a key role in setting up expectations and managing Violet's desires.

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Secret Schemes

Violet refers to 'secret schemes' as a common theme among adolescents.

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Teenage Girls' Traits

Violet believes that teenage girls share a common, often delicate, experience.

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Warm Feeling

The presence and conversation of women in the house created a sense of comfort in the story.

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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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