Respond to the question in 3–5 sentences.In "Crossroads: A Sad Vaudeville," what happens when the woman lifts her veil to reveal her aging appearance to the man? What does this event reveal about each of the characters?Select the link to access the Short Answer Rubric.

Answer 1

In "Crossroads: A Sad Vaudeville," when the woman lifts her veil to reveal her aging appearance to the man, he recoils in horror and immediately exits the scene. This event reveals that the man was only attracted to the woman's youthful beauty and was not genuinely interested in her as a person. It also shows that the woman may have been hiding her true appearance to attract attention and validation, highlighting her insecurity and dependence on external validation. Overall, this event exposes the superficiality and shallowness of both characters.