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Why does Rosemary enjoy shopping at the antique store?
How would you characterize her from her thoughts and actions while there?
Describe Curzon Street as it appears to Rosemary
What do Rosemary’s impressions of the street suggest about her emotional state?
What do you think is the climax in this story?
How does the climax contribute to the story?
What features of early twentieth-century Britain might help the reader to understand the story better?
What does Rosemary believe is her reason for helping Miss Smith? What is her real motive?
Why does Philip discourage his wife from helping Miss Smith? Why do you think he comments on Miss Smith’s beauty?
What does Rosemary ask her husband at the end of the story? What does this reveal about their relationship? Explain your answer
What do you think is Mansfeld’s opinion of the upper class? Of the lower class? Support your answers with details from the story.
What do you think is Mansfeld’s opinion of the upper class? Of the lower class? Support your answers with details from the story.
In the beginning of the story, how is Rosemary described?
As Rosemary is helping the girl out of her coat, why does she get annoyed?
What does Rosemary do after Phillip compliments Miss Smith?
How does Rosemary's gift to Miss Smith differ from her initial plan?
