Lady Chiltern's Reactions PDF
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This document analyzes the feelings and reactions of Lady Chiltern in a scene. It breaks down her emotions and actions during different points of the scene, and offers insights into the character's development and motivations.
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Lady Chiltern’s Reactions (Bullet Points) Beginning of the Scene: Feelings: Stubborn, self-righteous, and morally superior. Reactions: ○ Tries to maintain authority in her own house. ○ Interrogates Mrs. Cheveley to assert dominance and make her feel smaller. After...
Lady Chiltern’s Reactions (Bullet Points) Beginning of the Scene: Feelings: Stubborn, self-righteous, and morally superior. Reactions: ○ Tries to maintain authority in her own house. ○ Interrogates Mrs. Cheveley to assert dominance and make her feel smaller. After Revealing Mrs. Cheveley's Scheme: Feelings: Smug and proud of stopping the scheme. Reactions: ○ Dismisses Mrs. Cheveley’s provocations more confidently. ○ Maintains her belief in being morally right. Mrs. Cheveley's Continued Provocations: Feelings: Struggles to stay calm, begins feeling vulnerable. Reactions: ○ Hides her doubts about her husband from Mrs. Cheveley. ○ Anger finally erupts when Mrs. Cheveley compares herself to Robert. Climax of the Scene: Feelings: Desperation and vulnerability as Mrs. Cheveley accuses Robert of fraud. Reactions: ○ Pleads with her husband to deny the accusations. ○ Devastation sets in upon realising the accusations are true. End of the Scene: Feelings: Desolate, exhausted, and emotionally shattered. Reactions: ○ Summons strength to banish Mrs. Cheveley for good. ○ Ends feeling her world has been upended.
