OLLIVANT. [Kindly.] Ben and I only want to protect you, Mary. MARY. Why do men always want to protect women? OLLIVANT. Because we know the world. MARY. Yes; but you don't know me. Father, you still think I'm only a foolish, stage-struck girl, and want flowers and men and my name in big letters. It isn't that.
se the excerpt below to answer the question. How does Mary’s monologue enhance the play? (1 point) Responses It reveals how Ben and Mary are different. It reveals how Ben and Mary are different. It explains how Mary feels about acting. It explains how Mary feels about acting. It outlines the differences between men and women. It outlines the differences between men and women. It shows why Ollivant does not understand Mary.
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The monologue enhances the play by revealing how Mary feels about acting and how she perceives her father's misunderstanding of her true desires and ambitions.
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