Explore this scene
Scene Overview
- Female: 1
- Male: 1
More Scenes
Context
The scene is the country home of the Hardcastles. Mrs. Hardcastle is moaning that she and her husband never leave the countryside to go to the bright, new lights of the city, but Hardcastle merely notes that he prefers everything old, including his wife. In response, Mrs. Hardcastle argues that she was a young woman when she had her son, Tony, with her first husband and he is only turning 21. Hardcastle proceeds to complain about Tony’s immaturity and love of pranks, just as his wife spots Tony
to read the context for this scene from She Stoops to Conquer and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Text
MRS. HARDCASTLE. I vow, Mr. Hardcastle, you’re very particular. Is there a creature in the whole country but ourselves, that does not take a trip to town now and then, to rub off the rust a little? There’s the two Miss Hoggs, and our neighbour Mrs. Grigsby, go to take a month’s polishing every winter.
HARDCASTLE. Ay, and bring back vanity and affectation to last them
to read the full text for this scene from She Stoops to Conquer and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Videos
Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.
Links
Related Products
Related Articles
Related Learning Modules
All scenes are the property and copyright of their owners.
Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.