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.
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Question
Use the excerpt below to answer the question.
What is the purpose of the monologue in this excerpt?
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Responses
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 reveal how Ollivant treats Mary and Ben differently.
To reveal how Ollivant treats Mary and Ben differently.
To show that Emily believes parents should support all their children.
To show that Emily believes parents should support all their children.
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