This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer. X: I am told he's a man of an excellent understanding Y: Is he? X: Very generous. Y: I b...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1995 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.

X: I am told he's a man of an excellent understanding

Y: Is he?

X: Very generous.

Y: I believe I shall like him.

X: Young and brave.

Y: I'm sure I shall like him.

X: And very handsome.

Y:....,I'll have him.

Who are the speakers X and Y and about whom are they speaking ?

Answer Details
The speakers X and Y are Mr. Hardcastle and his daughter Kate, respectively. They are discussing the qualities of a man whom Kate is interested in, and X is listing the man's attributes, including his youth, bravery, and handsomeness. When Y expresses uncertainty about liking the man, X mentions his good qualities, and Y jokingly says she will have him, indicating her interest. The man they are discussing is Marlow, whom Kate is later revealed to have been promised to in marriage by her father.

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