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.Use the excerpt below to answer the question. How does Mary's monologue enhance the play? (1 point) It explains how Mary feels about acting. It outlines the differences between men and women. It reveals how Ben and Mary are different. It shows why Ollivant does not understand Mary.

Answer 1

Mary's monologue enhances the play by explaining how Mary feels about acting. She expresses her frustration with the assumptions that others make about her desires and ambitions, indicating that she is not merely a "foolish, stage-struck girl" as they perceive her. This reveals her depth and complexity as a character, as well as her desire to be understood on her own terms.