Guys and Dolls Lines - Adelaide Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does Nathan ask the girls to order for him?

Tuna fish on rye (correct)

Chocolate sundae with tomato ketchup (correct)

Mayonnaise

All of the above

What does Nathan say when he asks about Adelaide's cold?

How's your cold?

What kind of present does Nathan think he was going to get for Adelaide?

Rubies (correct)

A gold band (correct)

A belt

A diamond wrist watch (correct)

Adelaide is excited about Nathan's surprise bachelor dinner.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does Nathan's mother believe about the family size?

She believes in big families. Signup and view all the answers

Nathan and Adelaide are finally going to get _______.

married Signup and view all the answers

Match Nathan's responses to their context:

I love you a bushel and a peck = Response to Adelaide's affection Well, don't upset yourself = Concern for Adelaide's cold We ain't ready = About getting married Because I got to go to a prayer meeting = Excuse for delaying marriage Signup and view all the answers

What does Adelaide say about her mother?

She thinks they are already married Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Nathan Detroit: Involved in running a crap game, engaged to Adelaide for fourteen years, struggles with commitment.
Adelaide: Nathan's fiancée, desires marriage and a family, feels the strain of their long engagement.
Sky Masterson: A gambler who impacts Nathan and Adelaide's relationship, mentioned as a potential romantic rival.

Plot Points

Nathan asks for food while trying to manage Adelaide's expectations regarding their relationship.
Adelaide reveals her frustration with Nathan's lack of commitment and long engagement.
Adelaide's mother believes she is already married to Nathan and expects a large family, complicating their situation.
Plans for marriage are thwarted by Nathan's continued involvement in gambling and reluctance to commit.

Themes

Commitment: The struggle of moving from a long engagement to marriage is central to Nathan and Adelaide’s relationship.
Family Expectations: Adelaide’s mother’s beliefs about marriage and children add pressure to their relationship.
The Nature of Love: Both Adelaide and Sarah find themselves torn between love and frustration with their partners.

Memorable Quotes

Adelaide’s thoughts on being forgettable with gifts: "I kinda like it when you forget to give me presents. It makes me feel like we're married."
Nathan's reluctance expressed: “Marriage ain't something you jump into like it was a kettle of fish.”

Conflicts

Internal Conflict: Adelaide grapples with her feelings for Nathan and her desire for a stable relationship.
External Conflict: Nathan balances the demands of his gambling life against his commitment to Adelaide.

Critical Events

Adelaide presents Nathan with a wedding veil, symbolizing her readiness to marry.
Nathan's comedic excuses for avoiding marriage, which reflect his fears of commitment.
The potential elopement adds tension, highlighting the urgency of their situation.

Symbolism

The wedding veil represents Adelaide’s hope and perseverance in their relationship despite Nathan's hesitations.
Nathan's crab game symbolizes his desire for control and the risks he takes, paralleling his relationship with Adelaide.

Conclusion

The characters navigate through comedic and serious themes of love, commitment, and societal expectations, culminating in a tension-filled exploration of their future together.

Description

Test your knowledge of key lines from the character Adelaide in the musical 'Guys and Dolls'. These flashcards will help you memorize memorable quotes and understand their contexts throughout the story. Perfect for theater enthusiasts and students alike!