What do you learn from these stage directions?
[The faintest trace of a smile on her lips]
A. Julia is suddenly very happy.
B. Julia knows something mistress don't know.
C. Julia has made an important decision.
D. Julia is thinking about someone she loves.
Could the answer be B?
Thank you
Imeant LA.
I have no idea who Julia is or what play you are reading. Look at the lines that precede to see what is being discussed.
Yes. The answer is most likely B here. A is too obvious and would show greater smile, not a faint one. C might be a correct answer, but I doubt it as it might not be a GOOD important decision. D is most likely unlikely as the facial expressions would be of infatuation.
Also I base this off of what has been shown here. I suggest you do what Reed says and look at the previous lines as well for insight.
The play is The Governess
Sorry, Clair, I don't know that play at all. Again, look at what is happening in the play. Does Julia know something Mistress doesn't know?
Yes, the answer could be B: Julia knows something the mistress doesn't know. However, it is important to note that stage directions provide additional context and clues about a character's actions or emotions, but they do not always reveal definite answers. Interpretation may vary based on the specific production or performance.
To arrive at the answer, you can analyze the given stage direction: [The faintest trace of a smile on her lips]. This suggests that Julia has a very subtle smile on her lips, indicating that she knows something the mistress is unaware of. The faintness of the smile suggests a secret or hidden knowledge.
When interpreting stage directions, it is essential to consider the broader context of the play, the characters' relationships, and their motivations.