SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

THEME

Main Theme: Appearance and Reality

Misunderstandings & Deceptions

WHY?

Appearance and Reality1) To see how characters behave in

different situations.Ex: Marlow’s attitude towards the different classes.

Appearance and Reality2) To provide humourExamples: Mrs. Hardcastle terrified in her own

garden Marlow talks to Mr. Hardcastle in a

superior manner Constance pretending to be in love with

Tony

Appearance and Reality Mrs Hardcastle pretending that the jewels

have been stolen Tony pretending that the house is an inn Kate pretending to be a milkmaid Hardcastle trying to train his servants

Appearance and Reality3) Falsehood reveals the truth. Ex: Marlow deciding to marry the milkmaid.

Her falsehood allows him to challenge the society and reveal his true self.