Read this excerpt from King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act.VIVIEN: I never wanted anything badly enough to cry for it before. But I could cry my heart out for him. I've absolutely no pride left. Well—I'm going to have him, that's all. (She throws her cigarette into the grate, and starts to go.)What do the stage directions reveal about Vivien?
Answer
A
They suggest Vivien’s frustration with her friend.
B
They demonstrate Vivien’s carelessness.
C
They illustrate Vivien’s flaunting of convention.
D
They emphasize Vivien’s adamant decision.
Explanation
Vivien says, “I’m going to have him, that’s all,” then throws her cigarette into the grate and starts to leave. The action reinforces that she has made up her mind and is ready to act, emphasizing her adamant decision. It does not show frustration with a friend or merely carelessness.
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