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* tums (72)- an [http://tums.com antacid] for gas | * tums (72)- an [http://tums.com antacid] for gas | ||
* mahogany (72)- a reddish, easy to work with, sturdy wood used to make furniture | |||
* rounds (72)- a set of drinks bought by and individual for another person or a group of people | |||
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Revision as of 02:54, 20 March 2006
Summary
Holly and the protangist are in Joe Bell's tarven discussing her evening with her husband Doc Golightly. She is telling the protangist and Joe that she feels that Doc's mistake was his "love" for wild things. Holly offers a toast to Doc, believeing that he has made it to the Blue Mountains.
Notes
- martini (72)-a drink; a cocktail that consists of gin and vodka.
- tums (72)- an antacid for gas
- mahogany (72)- a reddish, easy to work with, sturdy wood used to make furniture
- rounds (72)- a set of drinks bought by and individual for another person or a group of people
Commentary
Study Questions
1. What time are Holly and the protangist at Joe Bell's bar? How many rounds have they already had?
2. What mistake did Holly believe Doc was making?
3. Why did Holly need to explain or justify herself to Mr. Bell?
4. What does Holly mean by the statement "the mean reds"?
5. What was Holly Golightly's name before she married Doc?
6. What does Holly realize about herself on page 73?
7. How old was Holly when she married Doc?