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A Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield
Which detail from the text helps you understand that Rosemary is a complex character?
a. "Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don't know how. We haven't talked yet. But show her-treat her-make her feel-"
b. 'My darling girl," said Philip, "you're quite mad, you know. It simply can't be done."
c. "I say," said Philip, when they were alone. "Explain. Who is she? What does it all mean?"
d. "I picked her up in Curzon Street. Really. She's a real pick-up."
Which detail from the text helps you understand that Rosemary is a complex character?
a. "Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don't know how. We haven't talked yet. But show her-treat her-make her feel-"
b. 'My darling girl," said Philip, "you're quite mad, you know. It simply can't be done."
c. "I say," said Philip, when they were alone. "Explain. Who is she? What does it all mean?"
d. "I picked her up in Curzon Street. Really. She's a real pick-up."
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The detail that helps you understand that Rosemary is a complex character is:
**a. "Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don't know how. We haven't talked yet. But show her-treat her-make her feel-"**
This quote suggests that there are nuances to Rosemary's character that others are trying to navigate, indicating that her feelings and the way she impacts those around her are not straightforward. The instruction to treat her in a particular way hints at her vulnerability and the need for careful handling, reflecting the complexity of her character.
**a. "Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don't know how. We haven't talked yet. But show her-treat her-make her feel-"**
This quote suggests that there are nuances to Rosemary's character that others are trying to navigate, indicating that her feelings and the way she impacts those around her are not straightforward. The instruction to treat her in a particular way hints at her vulnerability and the need for careful handling, reflecting the complexity of her character.
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