by George Middleton
MARY. [With quiet dignity.] You thought you'd force me to stay here at home to do as you wished by paying for my food and clothes; well, since I left you've not helped me with my work or given me a penny.
OLLIVANT. Then who helped you? Ben?
MARY. How could he help me? Are men the only ones who help women?
EMILY. [Quietly.] Tell him, Mary; it's best now.
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Reread the boldfaced lines. Which of the following best explains why these lines are a monologue?
(1 point)
Responses
The lines have no specific intention.
The lines have no specific intention.
The lines reflect what Ollivant says to another character.
The lines reflect what Ollivant says to another character.
The lines are unstructured.
The lines are unstructured.
The lines reflect Ollivant’s private thoughts.
1 answer
The best explanation for why the boldfaced lines are a monologue is:
The lines reflect Ollivant’s private thoughts.
In a monologue, a character expresses their thoughts and feelings aloud, often revealing personal emotions or inner conflicts, which is reflected in the boldfaced lines.
