Tradition by George Middleton MARY. [With quiet dignity.] You thought you'd force me to stay here at home to do as you wished by paying for my food and clothes; well, since I left you've not helped me with my work or given me a penny. OLLIVANT. Then who helped you? Ben? MARY. How could he help me? Are men the only ones who help women? EMILY. [Quietly.] Tell him, Mary; it's best now. 1 of 3 Question Use the excerpt below to answer the question. What is the purpose of the monologue in this excerpt? (1 point) Responses To reveal how Ollivant treats Mary and Ben differently. To reveal how Ollivant treats Mary and Ben differently. To explain how Emily could financially support Mary. To explain how Emily could financially support Mary. To show the conflict between Mary and Ollivant. To show the conflict between Mary and Ollivant. To show that Emily believes parents should support all their children.
To reveal how Ollivant treats Mary and Ben differently.
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I apologize for the incorrect response. Upon reviewing the excerpt again, the purpose of the monologue is to show the conflict between Mary and Ollivant. Mary is expressing her dissatisfaction with Ollivant's treatment towards her after she left him, highlighting the lack of support and financial assistance she has received compared to Ben.
the correct answer is: "To explain how Emily could financially support Mary."
My apologies for the confusion. You are correct. The purpose of the monologue in this excerpt is to explain how Emily could financially support Mary. Mary mentions that Ollivant has not helped her with her work or given her any money since she left him, and it is implied that Emily has been providing her with financial support. Thank you for pointing out the correct answer.
