Which two quotes from the passage support the idea that other guests at Mansfield Park were eager to listen to Mr. Yates talk of theater?

Question

A To be so near happiness, so near fame, only to lose it all, was an injury to be keenly felt, and Mr. Yates could talk of nothing else.” (paragraph 2)
A from the first casting of the parts to the epilogue, it was all bewitching, and there were few who did not wish to have been a party concerned, or would have hesitated to try their skill.” (paragraph 3) B Our portrayal of the character Agatha was inimitable, and the duke was thought very great by many. And upon the whole, it would certainly have gone off wonderfully.’” (paragraph 4)
C it was a hard case, upon my word,’ and, ‘I do think you were very much to be pitied,’ were the kind responses of listening sympathy.” (paragraph 5)
D This, though the thought of the moment, did not end with the moment; for the inclination to act was awakened, and in no one more strongly than in him who was now master of the house.” (paragraph 8)

Answer 1

The two quotes that support the idea that other guests at Mansfield Park were eager to listen to Mr. Yates talk of theater are:

1. "From the first casting of the parts to the epilogue, it was all bewitching, and there were few who did not wish to have been a party concerned, or would have hesitated to try their skill.” (paragraph 3) - This quote indicates that many guests were captivated by the theater and eager to be involved in it, suggesting their interest in Mr. Yates's discussions.

2. "‘It was a hard case, upon my word,’ and, ‘I do think you were very much to be pitied,’ were the kind responses of listening sympathy.” (paragraph 5) - This quote shows that the guests were engaged and empathetic toward Mr. Yates's experiences in theater, indicating their desire to listen and participate in the conversation about theater.

These quotes illustrate the guests' enthusiasm and interest in theatrical discussions, particularly regarding Mr. Yates's experiences.