D.1 Villa For Sale (Sacha Guitry)

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Q. RTC

 " While you were upstairs, I have been thinking a lot about your papa and mamma. You see I am really unselfish and then the rooms for your sister's children."

 i) How has the speaker's attitude changed in these lines?

A.i) The speaker Gaston, is pretending to be very caring towards and fond of his in-laws. His attitude here is very selfless, concerned and gentle towards his in-laws.

 ii) What is the reason behind this change?

A.ii) Gaston has changed his behaviour as he has sealed the deal with Mrs. Al Smith to sell her the house for three hundred thousand. But for the deal to come true, Gaston must first buy the house to sell it. Thus he changes his attitude to persuade his wife and buy the villa.

 iii) What does the above statement reveal about the person's character?

A.iii) The above statement reveals that Gaston is a shrewd, double-faced and business minded person. He can change colours whenever he needs to.
Q. Why did Juliette put up the 'For Sale' sign on the villa gate after it was dark?

 A. Juliette had a misconception that her villa would sell like hotcakes. She thought that her villa would sell as soon as she put up the 'For Sale' signboard. Hence she put the sign after it was dark, when no one could see it, so that she might be the owner of her villa for yet another night.

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