From the novel; She Stoops to Conquer
Section B: NON – AFRICAN DRAMA
OLIVER GOLDSMITH – SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
How do Young Marlow and Hastings view Tony Lumpkin in the play?
Explanation
Candidates are expected to discuss the following points:
i. The journey of young Marlow and George Hastings to the Hardcastles’
ii. The preconceived notion of Tony Lumpkin as a spoilt child.
iii. Hastings’ modified perception of Tony who hatches a plan for Hastings and Constance to elope.
iv. Hastings’ perception of Tony as a traitor and loss of confidence in Tony.
v. Young Marlow’s unchanging perception of Tony as a spoilt child, though Hastings’ opinion changes.