A cup of tea

In the beginning of the story, how is Rosemary described?

What does Rosemary do after Phillip compliments Miss Smith?

Why does Rosemary enjoy shopping at the antique store?

How would you characterize her from her thoughts and actions while there?

Why does Philip discourage his wife from helping Miss Smith? Why do you think he comments on Miss Smith’s beauty?

As Rosemary is helping the girl out of her coat, why does she get annoyed?

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.

How does the climax contribute to the story?

Describe Curzon Street as it appears to Rosemary

How does Rosemary's gift to Miss Smith differ from her initial plan?

What do Rosemary’s impressions of the street suggest about her emotional state?

What do you think is the climax in this story?

What features of early twentieth-century Britain might help the reader to understand the story better?

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 does Rosemary believe is her reason for helping Miss Smith? What is her real motive?