Read this excerpt from King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . VIVIEN: I never wanted anything badly enough to cry for it before. But I could cry my heart out for him. I've absolutely no pride left. Well—I'm going to have him, that's all. ( She throws her cigarette into the grate, and starts to go. ) What do the stage directions reveal about Vivien?
Answer
A
They demonstrate Vivien’s carelessness.
B
They suggest Vivien’s frustration with her friend.
C
They illustrate Vivien’s flaunting of convention.
D
They emphasize Vivien’s adamant decision.
Explanation
Vivien says, “I’m going to have him, that’s all,” then throws her cigarette into the grate and starts to go. These decisive actions reinforce that she has made up her mind and intends to act on it. The stage directions emphasize her adamant decision, not frustration with her friend or a desire to flaunt convention.
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