Question

What does Judy comment in lines 627-628 say about what she values? Examine dexters reaction when Judy ask dexter about Irene in line 638-639,explain how Dexter feels and what this says about his character.

Answer 1

Dexter thinks the economic success will offer him security.

Explanation:

• He wonders if she is aware of his engagement to Irene, and he is confused by her sudden desire to marry him. Judy insists that he could never love anyone in the way that he loved her and expresses a wish to repeat their past, though Dexter is skeptical.

• Judy asks that he drive her home, then she begins to cry, wondering why her beauty has not brought her happiness.

• She makes a final appeal to Dexter for marriage, which inspires a wave of feelings in him. He settles on accepting her as “his own, his beautiful, his pride.” He decides to take Judy back.