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Why does Monsieur Duran spend money on candles when he doesn’t have money to buy even bread?

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Monsieur Durand spends money on candles when he doesn’t have money to buy even bread because he wants to light the candles on the death anniversary of his late dear son, René, who died in his infancy. Durand is saddened by his passing and still has a feeling of affection for the dead child. Durand has another intention to set his house on fire and get fire insurance money to make up for his daughters’ fortunes as they grapple with financial troubles.

Where does the play take place?

The play takes place In the dining room of Monsieur Durand, a former railroad worker, widower and owner of the boarding house who lives there with his three daughters

Why do the grocery, the baker and the butcher send their bills to the Durand household?

The grocery, the bakery and the butcher send their bills to the Durand household because the Durand household hasn’t paid their bills for a long time. Therefore, they are unable to deliver even more goods until the bills are paid.

Why did Monsieur Duran sell his life insurance?

Monsieur sold his life insurance to pay off the debtor’s loan. His condition was so miserable whereas the debtor was quite angry with him for not paying the dues.

Why has Monsieur Duran paid fire insurance?

Monsieur Durand has paid fire insurance to make a compensation claim later on. He intends to get compensation from the fire insurance by burning his house so that the money given as compensation will help his daughters.

How did Monsieur Durand and Mrs. Durand run out of their inheritances from both the sides?

Why does Monsieur Durand tell a lie about his birthplace?

Monsieur Durand tells a lie about his birthplace because of two different reasons:-

He fell in love with a woman before his age. He wanted to marry that lady. So he left his birthplace and moved to Switzerland. To save his and his wife’s reputation, he tells a lie.

He fought against his own motherland France from the side of Switzerland. To hide this shame, he tells a lie.

What business is Monsieur Durand running to make a living?

Monsieur Durand is running a boarding house to make a living. He has converted his house into a lodge to earn money. He provides lodging and dining services to his guests. There is quite a good facility like a homestay.

What plan does Monsieur Durand have to help his daughters with money?

Monsieur Durand plans to commit suicide and set his house on fire. He hopes to get compensation from the fire insurance policy so that he can help his daughters with the money. He wants to sacrifice his life for the sake of his three daughters.

How does Monsieur Durand die?

Monsieur Durand dies committing suicide at last. He drinks poison to help his daughters with the amount of compensation from the insurance policy.

What favor does Earnest Young Woman ask from The Famous Actress?

Earnest Young Woman is a simple and straightforward lady who asks a favor of returning her husband from Famous Actress because she loves her husband and her husband is in deep love with her.

Is Earnest Young Woman convinced by the argument of Famous Actress? How?

From the play we come to know that there is basic conversation between Earnest Young Woman and Famous Actress. It is found that Earnest Young Woman is fully convinced by argument of Famous Actress. She tells her that her husband has shown love affair to her so that she gets jealous and regains love from her. She also adds that many actresses accept the proposals like her husband for the reunion of the family. She is convinced by the argument. She is also hopeful to get her husband back.

Where is the Earnest Young Woman’s husband hiding himself as they are talking about him?

In the play, Alfred, the Earnest Young Woman’s husband has been hiding in the boudoir and he appears at the end of the play when the Famous Actress calls him to come out. Throughout the whole play the Earnest Young Woman’s husband has been hiding in the famous Actress bedroom.

When do you feel that Famous Actress is really good at acting?

Until the end of the play, it is full of suspense. I feel the Famous Actress is really good at acting when she tells the Earnest Young Woman that her husband has pretended to love to her or to show the love affairs so that Earnest Young Woman gets jealous and regains love from Famous Actress.

How do we come to know that Famous Actress and the husband of Earnest Young Woman are in love?

At the end of the play, we come to know that Famous Actress and the husband of Earnest Young Woman are in love. When Alfred is called to come out by the Famous Actress, he comes out of the boudoir of Famous Actress. From the situation it’s clear that they are in love.

Write down the plot of the play in a paragraph.

A Matter of Husbands is a play written by Ferenc Molnar. He is the most celebrated and controversial play wright. This is the play of suspense. The Earnest Young Woman comes to the Famous Actress and asks her to give her husband back. She thinks that her husband is in deep love with Famous Actress. She appears there very angrily and asks the Famous actress to return her husband because she complains that her husband is in love affair with her. She has found the evidences as love letters and...

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