Question

Use “A Cup of Tea” to answer the question. Which detail from the text helps you understand that Rosemary is a complex character? (1 point) Responses “I picked her up in Curzon Street. Really. She’s a real pick-up.” “I picked her up in Curzon Street. Really. She’s a real pick-up.” “Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don’t know how. We haven’t talked yet. But show her—treat her—make her feel——” “Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don’t know how. We haven’t talked yet. But show her—treat her—make her feel——” “My darling girl,” said Philip, “you’re quite mad, you know. It simply can’t be done.” “My darling girl,” said Philip, “you’re quite mad, you know. It simply can’t be done.” “I say,” said Philip, when they were alone. “Explain. Who is she? What does it all mean?”

Answer 1

The detail that helps you understand that Rosemary is a complex character is: “Be frightfully nice to her. Look after her. I don’t know how. We haven’t talked yet. But show her—treat her—make her feel——”

This line suggests that there is more to Rosemary than meets the eye, as the speaker feels a strong need to care for her despite not fully understanding her. It indicates that Rosemary may evoke strong feelings in others and may have a depth that is not immediately visible, suggesting her complexity.