SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
......Oliver Goldsmith.....
SUMMARY:
She Stoops to Conquer, by Oliver Goldsmith, is a five-act comedic play with a prologue and an epilogue first performed in 1773 in London. The prologue begins with Mr. Woodward—known to Goldsmith’s contemporaries as a comic actor—weeping because comedy is supposedly dead. He hopes that Goldsmith’s play will make him laugh, thereby bringing the comic arts back to life. It’s important to note that this prologue was written by David Garrick, who was an actor and producer in the 1770s.
Act One begins with the character Mr. Hardcastle. He has chosen a husband for his daughter, Kate, whom neither of them have met. Kate’s husband-to-be is a reserved man of good looks, and the son of Mr. Hardcastle’s old friend Sir Charles Marlow. In the second scene, Tony Lumpkin, Hardcastle’s stepson, is enjoying a reverie at the Three Pigeons Tavern. Two gentlemen arrive, named Marlow and Hastings, and report that they are lost. They are looking for Hardcastle’s house. Tony decides to play a joke on them, and gives them directions, but describes his stepfather’s house as an inn. He tells them it’s run by an eccentric man who thinks himself a gentleman.
In Act Two, Hardcastle gathers his servants, who are farmhands, and explains that he’s expecting a visit from his future son-in-law, Marlow. He tells the servants that they must behave like the servants of a gentleman, which confuses them. Meanwhile, on the way to Hardcastle’s house, which he thinks is an inn, Marlow confesses to Hastings that proper ladies make him feel shy. When they arrive at Hardcastle’s home, Marlow and Hastings are rude to him because they think him to be the innkeeper. Hastings meets Miss Constance Neville, who is Mrs. Hardcastle’s niece. She tells him they’re not at an inn, but rather at Hardcastle’s house. His response is to try to get her to elope with him. However, she doesn’t want to abandon her inheritance. The two devise a plan to get her jewels so that they can elope. Hastings decides not to tell Marlow he’s not at an inn, because then Marlow would become embarrassed and ruin Hastings’ and Constance’s plans.
Hastings introduces Marlow to both Constance and Kate Hardcastle, with whom Marlow is exceedingly shy. Kate finds his reticence off-putting, despite his handsome features, and wonders if she can be happy as his wife. Mrs. Hardcastle arrives, and Hastings teases her lack of connection to London and the fashionable society there. Then, while talking to Tony, Hastings discovers that Tony’s mother is pressing him to marry Constance, to keep Constance’s inheritance in the family. Tony hates the idea, so he promises to help Hastings not only recover Constance’s inheritance, but also to elope with her.
Act Three once again opens with Hardcastle, who is confused as to why his friend, Sir Marlow, would recommend his son for Kate, since he finds young Marlow to be rude. Kate and her father discuss Marlow as though he’s two different people, since Marlow treats Hardcastle rudely, as he would an innkeeper, and is reserved and shy around Kate because he knows her to be a lady. Meanwhile, Tony sends Constance’s jewels to Hastings. Without knowing of their plan, Constance asks Mrs. Hardcastle if she can wear her jewels, intent on taking them with her when she elopes. Tony tells his mother to tell Constance that the jewels are lost, which she does.
Kate finds out about the joke Tony has been playing on Marlow and Hastings by telling them the house is an inn. She doesn’t reveal the deception, but instead insists on perpetuating it. Marlow mistakes Kate for a barmaid, and flirts with her. Hardcastle catches them flirting and Marlow runs off, but Kate, who now likes Marlow, is certain she can prove he is respectable.
In Act Four, Constance informs Hastings that they’re expecting Sir Marlow to visit. Hastings, meanwhile, has sent Constance’s jewels to Marlow for safekeeping, but without any instructions, so Marlow gives them to one of the servants, thinking her the landlady of the inn. The servant brings the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle. Marlow is in the midst of telling Hastings about the barmaid he fancies—who is actually Kate—when Hastings asks about the jewels. Marlow answers that he returned them to the landlady. Hastings decides that he and Constance will have to elope without the jewels.
Marlow finally realizes the house is not an inn after Hardcastle gets upset that Marlow has encouraged the servants to get drunk. Kate confirms this, but continues to pretend she is a barmaid. Marlow tells her that he would marry her if society and his father allowed it, but he says this is unlikely. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hardcastle, who now has Constance’s jewels again, presses Tony to marry Constance. However, Tony has already prepared horses for Constance to elope with Hastings. Mrs. Hardcastle finds out about the elopement and whisks Constance away to her Aunt Pedigree’s home. Marlow becomes angry with Hastings for not telling him the home was not, in fact, an inn. Hastings is angry with Marlow for returning the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle. With Constance gone, there seems little hope, but Tony comes up with another plan.
In Act Five, Sir Marlow and Hardcastle discuss Marlow and Kate’s marriage. Tony, meanwhile, doesn’t take Mrs. Hardcastle and Constance to Aunt Pedigree’s, as he is supposed to. Instead, he ultimately leads them back to where they started. Constance decides not to elope, but hopes that the Hardcastles will give their approval and her inheritance so that she can honorably marry Hastings. Marlow learns Kate’s true identity. The play ends with both couples marrying.
In the Epilogue, Goldsmith summarizes the play, and how Kate stooped in her rank to conquer the difficulties put upon the characters by society.
WORD NOTES:
IMPORTANT QUESTION:
1. The sub-title of She Stoops to Conque is...
The Mistakes of a Night.
2. Goldsmith's She Stoops to conquer is a/an ..
Anti-sentimental comedy
3. By saying "An Englishman's malady” Marlow means ...
Lack of confidence is common in Englishmen.
4. A very troublesome fellow this, as I ever met with." — This is said by ..
Marlow to MrHardcastle.
5. ‘Cicero never spoke better." - Cicero was ..
A roman poet and philople
6. "A puddle in a stor " means
Tempest in a tea-pot
7. "Dulissimo Macaron" means ...
Foolish people who imitates foreign fashion
8. Through the expression "Dulissimo Macaron" the author indicates..
Marlow
9. “They said women and musie should never be dated." This is said by ..
Kate Hardeastle
10. "He is a very singular character" Here the singular character referred to is..
Young Marlow.
11. They want much training "- Here they refers to..
The servants of the Hardcastle.
12. what does Marlow say that Kate overhears? (from Act 3, Part 2)
That Miss Hardcastle is too grave and sentimental for him.
13. What does Mrs. Hardcastle promise to give Constance right away? (from Act4, Part 2)
The jewels.
14. What does the maid question about Kate's plan? (from Act 3, Part 2)
whether she can act the part of a barmaid.
15. How does Kate respond to Marlow's declaration of love? (from Act s, scene3)
That she could not gain her happiness by lessening his.
16. Before going behind the screen, what does Sir Charles do? (from Act 5, Scene
He goes for MrHardcastle to join him.
17. what do Hastings and Marlow believe (from Act 2, Part 2)
That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.
18 . How does Kate as the barmaid reb Marlow. (from Act 3, Part 2)
By telling him how she thinks he acted with Miss Hardcastle exactly like it happened.
19. What does Marlow sary to Kate when he enters and sees her standing there :(from Acts,Scene 3)
That he has trifled with his heat and muāĻ¤া
go.
20. What does Jeremy, Marlow 's servant,verify? (from Act 4, Part 1)
That Marlow ordered his servants to drink
21. What does Kate think will be her fathers reaction when he hears the whole story?
(from Act 4, Part 1)
That he will be furious with Tony and
Hastings.
22. Why does MrHardcastle not go back into the house? (from Act 5, Scene 2)
He is sure he heard two voices and wants to know who else is there.
23. What does Tony come running into the room to announce? (from Act 3, Part )
That he has Constance's jewels to give her.
24. What is Kate's plan for Marlow? (fromAct 3, Part 2)
She plans to keep up his delusion.
25. What does Sir Charles say will happen if what Kate has said turns out to be true?
(from Act 5, Scene 1 )
AlI his happiness with his son shall come to an end.
26. What does constance attempt to do? (from Act 4, Part 2)
Get Tony to read the letter later.
27. Who enter while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marie (fromAct 0, Part 2)
M: Hardcastic.
28. what does Mrs. Hardcastlenot recognize as Tony and Constance banter back and forth? (from Act 4, Part 2)
The sarcasm in their declarations of love for each other.
29. Does MrHardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow? (fromAct 3, Part 1)
No, he trusts his first impression,
30. After the real problem is settledl, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make? (from Act 2, Part 2)
That they go see to the making of their beds.
31. What does Kate propose that her father and Sir Charles do? (from Acts, see
Hide behind a screen while she meets with Marlow.
32. What is Hastings’ double entendre about the calf brains on the menu? (fromAct 2, Part2)
Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them,
33. As Marlow kneels in front of Kate, what does his father say, coming out of hiding?
(from Act 5, Scene 3)
Charles, how you have deceived me!
34. What has been established for Hastings in Act 3? (from Act 3, Part 1)
The Constance will forget her jewels and elope with Hastings.
35. Mr.Hardcastle is forious with Marlow what does he say out loud to insert about the young ? (from act 3 ,part 1)
He is the most important piece of brass that ever spoke with a tongue.
36, What funny comment does Hardensitle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings? (from Act 2Part 2)
It may be modern modesty but looks like old fashioned impudence.
37. Why is Hardcastle in the garden in Act V
He is worried about his wife,
38. Why constance not elope with Hastings in the end?
She loves her step father.
39. Why does Mrs. Hardcastle want Constance to narry her son?
To keep the jewels in the family
40. What do Marlow and Kate not talk about it in their first conversation?
Worldiness
41. Who recites the play's prologue?
Mr. Woodward
42. What does MrHardcastle disda most of alI?
Town manners
43. Why does Mrs. Hardcastle defend Tony?
She is his mother.
44. Why does MrHardiactle more about Kate ?
He wories she dresses immediently
45. How does Kate dress in the morning ?
Plainly.
46. How does Kate dress in the evenings?
Fashionably
47. Who does Hardcastle hope Kate will mary at the beginning of the play?
Marlow
48. Who does , Mrs. Hardcastle hope Tony will marry?
Constance Neville
49. Which character is the best example of moderation ?
Kate
50. What is MsHardcastle's great vice?
Vanity.
51. Why is Constance excited to hear Marlow is visiting?
Hastings is with him
52. What is Constance's inheritance?
Jewels
53. Where does Tony drink with friends?
The Three Pigeons
54. Who does Tony not attack in his pub song?
Drunkards
55. Who is Tony's ally in fooling Marlow and Hastings ?
The landlord.
56. why is Tony's practical joke believable?
He fills the lie with details
57. What warning does Hardcastle give his servants?
Not to appear too regularly
58. What is the name of the head servant?
Diggory
59. Which character has a complicated relationship with his or her mother?
Kate
60. What happens when Marlow speals to a modest" woman?
They grows confident.
61. Why must Hastings hide his identity?
He wants to eliope with Constance,
62. What do Hastings and Marlow want for dinner?
Calf’s brains
63. Which of the following is not an example of Marlow's vanity?
His worry about clothes
64. What does Hardcastle expect to find in Marlow ?
Modlesty
65. Who discovers Tony's lie first?
Hasting
66. Why does Mrs . Hardcastle want Constance to marry her son?
To keep the jewels in the family.
67. What do Marlow and Kate not talk about it in their first conversation?
Worldliness.
68. Why does Hastings not angry when he learns what Marlow has done with the casket?
He does not want to insult Marlow.
69. Why does hardcastle finally banish Marlow?
Marlow's drunken servants.
70. "Was there ever such a sober interview" the interview took place between?
Marlow and Kate .
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......Oliver Goldsmith.....
SUMMARY:
She Stoops to Conquer, by Oliver Goldsmith, is a five-act comedic play with a prologue and an epilogue first performed in 1773 in London. The prologue begins with Mr. Woodward—known to Goldsmith’s contemporaries as a comic actor—weeping because comedy is supposedly dead. He hopes that Goldsmith’s play will make him laugh, thereby bringing the comic arts back to life. It’s important to note that this prologue was written by David Garrick, who was an actor and producer in the 1770s.
Act One begins with the character Mr. Hardcastle. He has chosen a husband for his daughter, Kate, whom neither of them have met. Kate’s husband-to-be is a reserved man of good looks, and the son of Mr. Hardcastle’s old friend Sir Charles Marlow. In the second scene, Tony Lumpkin, Hardcastle’s stepson, is enjoying a reverie at the Three Pigeons Tavern. Two gentlemen arrive, named Marlow and Hastings, and report that they are lost. They are looking for Hardcastle’s house. Tony decides to play a joke on them, and gives them directions, but describes his stepfather’s house as an inn. He tells them it’s run by an eccentric man who thinks himself a gentleman.
In Act Two, Hardcastle gathers his servants, who are farmhands, and explains that he’s expecting a visit from his future son-in-law, Marlow. He tells the servants that they must behave like the servants of a gentleman, which confuses them. Meanwhile, on the way to Hardcastle’s house, which he thinks is an inn, Marlow confesses to Hastings that proper ladies make him feel shy. When they arrive at Hardcastle’s home, Marlow and Hastings are rude to him because they think him to be the innkeeper. Hastings meets Miss Constance Neville, who is Mrs. Hardcastle’s niece. She tells him they’re not at an inn, but rather at Hardcastle’s house. His response is to try to get her to elope with him. However, she doesn’t want to abandon her inheritance. The two devise a plan to get her jewels so that they can elope. Hastings decides not to tell Marlow he’s not at an inn, because then Marlow would become embarrassed and ruin Hastings’ and Constance’s plans.
Hastings introduces Marlow to both Constance and Kate Hardcastle, with whom Marlow is exceedingly shy. Kate finds his reticence off-putting, despite his handsome features, and wonders if she can be happy as his wife. Mrs. Hardcastle arrives, and Hastings teases her lack of connection to London and the fashionable society there. Then, while talking to Tony, Hastings discovers that Tony’s mother is pressing him to marry Constance, to keep Constance’s inheritance in the family. Tony hates the idea, so he promises to help Hastings not only recover Constance’s inheritance, but also to elope with her.
Act Three once again opens with Hardcastle, who is confused as to why his friend, Sir Marlow, would recommend his son for Kate, since he finds young Marlow to be rude. Kate and her father discuss Marlow as though he’s two different people, since Marlow treats Hardcastle rudely, as he would an innkeeper, and is reserved and shy around Kate because he knows her to be a lady. Meanwhile, Tony sends Constance’s jewels to Hastings. Without knowing of their plan, Constance asks Mrs. Hardcastle if she can wear her jewels, intent on taking them with her when she elopes. Tony tells his mother to tell Constance that the jewels are lost, which she does.
Kate finds out about the joke Tony has been playing on Marlow and Hastings by telling them the house is an inn. She doesn’t reveal the deception, but instead insists on perpetuating it. Marlow mistakes Kate for a barmaid, and flirts with her. Hardcastle catches them flirting and Marlow runs off, but Kate, who now likes Marlow, is certain she can prove he is respectable.
In Act Four, Constance informs Hastings that they’re expecting Sir Marlow to visit. Hastings, meanwhile, has sent Constance’s jewels to Marlow for safekeeping, but without any instructions, so Marlow gives them to one of the servants, thinking her the landlady of the inn. The servant brings the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle. Marlow is in the midst of telling Hastings about the barmaid he fancies—who is actually Kate—when Hastings asks about the jewels. Marlow answers that he returned them to the landlady. Hastings decides that he and Constance will have to elope without the jewels.
Marlow finally realizes the house is not an inn after Hardcastle gets upset that Marlow has encouraged the servants to get drunk. Kate confirms this, but continues to pretend she is a barmaid. Marlow tells her that he would marry her if society and his father allowed it, but he says this is unlikely. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hardcastle, who now has Constance’s jewels again, presses Tony to marry Constance. However, Tony has already prepared horses for Constance to elope with Hastings. Mrs. Hardcastle finds out about the elopement and whisks Constance away to her Aunt Pedigree’s home. Marlow becomes angry with Hastings for not telling him the home was not, in fact, an inn. Hastings is angry with Marlow for returning the jewels to Mrs. Hardcastle. With Constance gone, there seems little hope, but Tony comes up with another plan.
In Act Five, Sir Marlow and Hardcastle discuss Marlow and Kate’s marriage. Tony, meanwhile, doesn’t take Mrs. Hardcastle and Constance to Aunt Pedigree’s, as he is supposed to. Instead, he ultimately leads them back to where they started. Constance decides not to elope, but hopes that the Hardcastles will give their approval and her inheritance so that she can honorably marry Hastings. Marlow learns Kate’s true identity. The play ends with both couples marrying.
In the Epilogue, Goldsmith summarizes the play, and how Kate stooped in her rank to conquer the difficulties put upon the characters by society.
WORD NOTES:
IMPORTANT QUESTION:
1. The sub-title of She Stoops to Conque is...
The Mistakes of a Night.
2. Goldsmith's She Stoops to conquer is a/an ..
Anti-sentimental comedy
3. By saying "An Englishman's malady” Marlow means ...
Lack of confidence is common in Englishmen.
4. A very troublesome fellow this, as I ever met with." — This is said by ..
Marlow to MrHardcastle.
5. ‘Cicero never spoke better." - Cicero was ..
A roman poet and philople
6. "A puddle in a stor " means
Tempest in a tea-pot
7. "Dulissimo Macaron" means ...
Foolish people who imitates foreign fashion
8. Through the expression "Dulissimo Macaron" the author indicates..
Marlow
9. “They said women and musie should never be dated." This is said by ..
Kate Hardeastle
10. "He is a very singular character" Here the singular character referred to is..
Young Marlow.
11. They want much training "- Here they refers to..
The servants of the Hardcastle.
12. what does Marlow say that Kate overhears? (from Act 3, Part 2)
That Miss Hardcastle is too grave and sentimental for him.
13. What does Mrs. Hardcastle promise to give Constance right away? (from Act4, Part 2)
The jewels.
14. What does the maid question about Kate's plan? (from Act 3, Part 2)
whether she can act the part of a barmaid.
15. How does Kate respond to Marlow's declaration of love? (from Act s, scene3)
That she could not gain her happiness by lessening his.
16. Before going behind the screen, what does Sir Charles do? (from Act 5, Scene
He goes for MrHardcastle to join him.
17. what do Hastings and Marlow believe (from Act 2, Part 2)
That what Tony told them about the innkeeper is true.
18 . How does Kate as the barmaid reb Marlow. (from Act 3, Part 2)
By telling him how she thinks he acted with Miss Hardcastle exactly like it happened.
19. What does Marlow sary to Kate when he enters and sees her standing there :(from Acts,Scene 3)
That he has trifled with his heat and muāĻ¤া
go.
20. What does Jeremy, Marlow 's servant,verify? (from Act 4, Part 1)
That Marlow ordered his servants to drink
21. What does Kate think will be her fathers reaction when he hears the whole story?
(from Act 4, Part 1)
That he will be furious with Tony and
Hastings.
22. Why does MrHardcastle not go back into the house? (from Act 5, Scene 2)
He is sure he heard two voices and wants to know who else is there.
23. What does Tony come running into the room to announce? (from Act 3, Part )
That he has Constance's jewels to give her.
24. What is Kate's plan for Marlow? (fromAct 3, Part 2)
She plans to keep up his delusion.
25. What does Sir Charles say will happen if what Kate has said turns out to be true?
(from Act 5, Scene 1 )
AlI his happiness with his son shall come to an end.
26. What does constance attempt to do? (from Act 4, Part 2)
Get Tony to read the letter later.
27. Who enter while Kate is struggling to get her hand away from Marie (fromAct 0, Part 2)
M: Hardcastic.
28. what does Mrs. Hardcastlenot recognize as Tony and Constance banter back and forth? (from Act 4, Part 2)
The sarcasm in their declarations of love for each other.
29. Does MrHardcastle think he might change his mind about Marlow? (fromAct 3, Part 1)
No, he trusts his first impression,
30. After the real problem is settledl, what demands do Marlow and Hastings make? (from Act 2, Part 2)
That they go see to the making of their beds.
31. What does Kate propose that her father and Sir Charles do? (from Acts, see
Hide behind a screen while she meets with Marlow.
32. What is Hastings’ double entendre about the calf brains on the menu? (fromAct 2, Part2)
Let your brains be knocked out, sir, I don't like them,
33. As Marlow kneels in front of Kate, what does his father say, coming out of hiding?
(from Act 5, Scene 3)
Charles, how you have deceived me!
34. What has been established for Hastings in Act 3? (from Act 3, Part 1)
The Constance will forget her jewels and elope with Hastings.
35. Mr.Hardcastle is forious with Marlow what does he say out loud to insert about the young ? (from act 3 ,part 1)
He is the most important piece of brass that ever spoke with a tongue.
36, What funny comment does Hardensitle make to the audience about the behavior of Marlow and Hastings? (from Act 2Part 2)
It may be modern modesty but looks like old fashioned impudence.
37. Why is Hardcastle in the garden in Act V
He is worried about his wife,
38. Why constance not elope with Hastings in the end?
She loves her step father.
39. Why does Mrs. Hardcastle want Constance to narry her son?
To keep the jewels in the family
40. What do Marlow and Kate not talk about it in their first conversation?
Worldiness
41. Who recites the play's prologue?
Mr. Woodward
42. What does MrHardcastle disda most of alI?
Town manners
43. Why does Mrs. Hardcastle defend Tony?
She is his mother.
44. Why does MrHardiactle more about Kate ?
He wories she dresses immediently
45. How does Kate dress in the morning ?
Plainly.
46. How does Kate dress in the evenings?
Fashionably
47. Who does Hardcastle hope Kate will mary at the beginning of the play?
Marlow
48. Who does , Mrs. Hardcastle hope Tony will marry?
Constance Neville
49. Which character is the best example of moderation ?
Kate
50. What is MsHardcastle's great vice?
Vanity.
51. Why is Constance excited to hear Marlow is visiting?
Hastings is with him
52. What is Constance's inheritance?
Jewels
53. Where does Tony drink with friends?
The Three Pigeons
54. Who does Tony not attack in his pub song?
Drunkards
55. Who is Tony's ally in fooling Marlow and Hastings ?
The landlord.
56. why is Tony's practical joke believable?
He fills the lie with details
57. What warning does Hardcastle give his servants?
Not to appear too regularly
58. What is the name of the head servant?
Diggory
59. Which character has a complicated relationship with his or her mother?
Kate
60. What happens when Marlow speals to a modest" woman?
They grows confident.
61. Why must Hastings hide his identity?
He wants to eliope with Constance,
62. What do Hastings and Marlow want for dinner?
Calf’s brains
63. Which of the following is not an example of Marlow's vanity?
His worry about clothes
64. What does Hardcastle expect to find in Marlow ?
Modlesty
65. Who discovers Tony's lie first?
Hasting
66. Why does Mrs . Hardcastle want Constance to marry her son?
To keep the jewels in the family.
67. What do Marlow and Kate not talk about it in their first conversation?
Worldliness.
68. Why does Hastings not angry when he learns what Marlow has done with the casket?
He does not want to insult Marlow.
69. Why does hardcastle finally banish Marlow?
Marlow's drunken servants.
70. "Was there ever such a sober interview" the interview took place between?
Marlow and Kate .
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