Question

Q1 How does Mrs. Slater plan to outshine the Jordans? What does it reveal about her character? Q2Why does Mrs. Slater decide to shift the bureau from grandfather's room before the arrival of the Jordans? How does Henry react to the suggestion? Q4What does Mrs. Jordan describe as 'a fatal mistake'? What is the irony in the comment she makes on Mrs. Slater's defense? Q5What change does grandfather make in his new will? What effect does it have on his daughters? 6 1.Bring out the irony in the title of the play. 2.How does the spat between his daughters lead to grandfather discovering the truth? 3.Compare and contrast Henry's character with that of his wife. Support your answer with evidence from they play.

Answer 1

1. it reveals that she is so greedy
2. if the jordan arrive they will ask equal share of it
3.henry had to listen the words of his wife
4. grand father changed the will and decided to marry .his daughter were shocked