Tradition by George Middleton 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. OLLIVANT. Well, what is it, then? MARY. Oh—I want to be an artist. I don't suppose you can understand it; I didn't, myself, at first. I was born with it, but didn't know what it was till that first time you took me to the theatre. I wanted to act—to create. I don't care whether I play a leading lady or a scrub-woman, if I can do it with truth and beauty.Use the excerpt below to answer the question. How does Mary’s monologue enhance the play? (1 point) Responses It shows why Ollivant does not understand Mary. It shows why Ollivant does not understand Mary. 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.
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The correct response is: It explains how Mary feels about acting.
Mary's monologue expresses her deep passion for acting and her desire to create art, highlighting her aspirations and motivations beyond societal expectations. This enhances the play by providing insight into her character and her aspirations, which contrasts with the perceptions of the men around her.
