1) The details in paragraph 3 and 4 reflect (1) the shopkeeper’s admiration and exhilaration over having Rosemary as a customer (2) Rosemary’s oblivious nature over her effect on p... 1) The details in paragraph 3 and 4 reflect (1) the shopkeeper’s admiration and exhilaration over having Rosemary as a customer (2) Rosemary’s oblivious nature over her effect on people (3) The more privileged life that rich people lead (4) How nervous Rosemary makes people around her. 2) In paragraph 9, the word 'pang' most closely means (1) regret (2) realization (3) sharp feeling (4) coldness. 3) In paragraph 2, the narrator says, 'But if Rosemary wanted to shop she would go to Paris as you and I would go to Bond Street.' This line serves to: (1) Demonstrate how much more well off people in Paris were (2) Pass judgement on people who shop at Bond Street (3) Emphasize that Rosemary has the means to do whatever she wants (4) Highlight how much richer and different Rosemary is from the intended reader of the story. 4) Rosemary’s thoughts in paragraph 14 best convey the idea that (1) Rosemary feels bad for the girl (2) Rosemary’s self-serving reasons for helping the girl (3) Rosemary’s sense of compassion (4) The dire situation the girl was in. 5) In paragraph 23, Rosemary’s thoughts convey an attitude of (1) superiority (2) pity (3) confusion (4) frustration. 6) In paragraph 36, the line 'It was a terrible and fascinating moment' contributes to the central idea by depicting the (1) depth of the girl’s suffering (2) state of society’s lower class (3) lack of Rosemary’s familiarity and awareness of the struggles of the poor (4) benefits of charity.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an analysis of specific passages from the text 'A Cup of Tea,' focusing on character perceptions, word meanings, and themes within the context of the story. Each question prompts an interpretation of Rosemary's thoughts and actions as well as a vocabulary understanding.
Answer
1) The more privileged life that rich people lead. 2) Sharp feeling. 3) Highlight how much richer Rosemary is. 4) Rosemary’s self-serving reasons. 5) Superiority. 6) Lack of Rosemary’s awareness.
- The more privileged life that rich people lead. 2) Sharp feeling. 3) Highlight how much richer and different Rosemary is from the intended reader of the story. 4) Rosemary’s self-serving reasons for helping the girl. 5) Superiority. 6) Lack of Rosemary’s familiarity and awareness of the struggles of the poor.
Answer for screen readers
- The more privileged life that rich people lead. 2) Sharp feeling. 3) Highlight how much richer and different Rosemary is from the intended reader of the story. 4) Rosemary’s self-serving reasons for helping the girl. 5) Superiority. 6) Lack of Rosemary’s familiarity and awareness of the struggles of the poor.
More Information
These answers reflect the themes of wealth, privilege, and perception in Katherine Mansfield's 'A Cup of Tea'. The story critiques class disparity and explores Rosemary's character through her interactions.
Tips
Be sure to consider the context of each paragraph to accurately interpret the themes and nuances of the story.
Sources
- A Cup of Tea – English Literature: Victorians and Moderns - opentextbc.ca
- Response To Rosemary's Flattery - bartleby.com
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