This document provides background information on the author Sacha Guitry and summarizes the plot of his play "Villa for Sale". The play is about a woman named Juliette who is trying to sell her villa. When a potential buyer, their maid gets an opportunity to act in a film, and another buyer makes an unexpected offer, a series of comedic events unfold. The document also includes brief character sketches of Juliette, the buyer's wife Jeanne, and the buyer Gaston.
1) Juliette wants to sell her villa for 200,000 francs as she needs money and is tired of the place.
2) An agent sends a couple, Gaston and Jeanne, to look at the villa but Gaston is not interested in buying it.
3) While the women are upstairs, another customer, Mrs. Al Smith, mistakes Gaston for the owner and offers to buy the villa from him for 300,000 francs. Gaston is able to pocket the extra 100,000 francs for himself without any effort.
Juliette needs to sell her villa for 200,000 francs as she is in financial difficulty. An agent sends a couple, Gaston and Jeanne, to view the property. Gaston is not interested at first but sees an opportunity when a film star mistakes him for the owner. He negotiates a sale of the villa to the star for 300,000 francs, allowing him to pay Juliette 200,000 and pocket the remaining 100,000 profit for himself with minimal effort. Gaston reveals his scheme to a surprised Jeanne, demonstrating his opportunistic business acumen.
Juliette wants to sell her villa quickly as it has been on the market for a month with no interest. When a prospective buyer, Jeanne, arrives with her husband Gaston, he finds faults with the villa. Jeanne likes it, but Gaston refuses to buy, arguing with Jeanne. Juliette lowers the price which interests Gaston. While Jeanne and Juliette inspect upstairs, Gaston encounters another buyer. He sells her the villa for a higher price than he agreed to pay Juliette. When Juliette and Jeanne return, Gaston informs them he will buy the villa, but they must vacate immediately as he has resold it for a profit.
Bholi is a neglected girl who is sent to school where her teacher encourages her. The teacher helps Bholi gain confidence by praising her efforts to speak clearly. When Bholi is arranged to marry an older man, he calls off the wedding when he sees her face. Inspired by her teacher, Bholi decides not to marry him and instead become a teacher herself to help others.
The poem describes trees that have been confined inside a house trying to break free and return to the forest. Overnight, the roots work to detach from the floor cracks and the branches and leaves strain toward the glass, struggling to exit. By morning, the formerly empty forest will be full again as the trees stumble forward into the night, freed from their indoor confinement.
Juliette wants to sell her villa for 200,000 francs as she needs money, but finds no buyers. An agent sends a couple, Gaston and Jeanne, to view it. Gaston is not interested at first but sees an opportunity when a film star, Mrs. Al Smith, mistakes him for the owner. He sells the villa to her for 300,000 francs, allowing him to pay Juliette 200,000 and pocket the extra 100,000 for himself, profiting without effort. He later reveals his scheme to a surprised Jeanne.
Gavin Maxwell wrote about his experiences owning pet otters. In 1956 while in Iraq, Maxwell was gifted an otter named Mijbil. Mijbil loved playing with water and became very friendly with Maxwell. Transporting Mijbil back to London by plane was difficult, as he escaped from his box during the flight. Eventually, Maxwell and Mijbil arrived safely in London. There, Mijbil enjoyed playing with toys, going for walks on a lead, and running along a nearby school wall, surprising onlookers who had never seen an otter.
1) Juliette wants to sell her villa for 200,000 francs as she needs money and is tired of the place.
2) An agent sends a couple, Gaston and Jeanne, to look at the villa but Gaston is not interested in buying it.
3) While the women are upstairs, another customer, Mrs. Al Smith, mistakes Gaston for the owner and offers to buy the villa from him for 300,000 francs. Gaston is able to pocket the extra 100,000 francs for himself without any effort.
Juliette needs to sell her villa for 200,000 francs as she is in financial difficulty. An agent sends a couple, Gaston and Jeanne, to view the property. Gaston is not interested at first but sees an opportunity when a film star mistakes him for the owner. He negotiates a sale of the villa to the star for 300,000 francs, allowing him to pay Juliette 200,000 and pocket the remaining 100,000 profit for himself with minimal effort. Gaston reveals his scheme to a surprised Jeanne, demonstrating his opportunistic business acumen.
Juliette wants to sell her villa quickly as it has been on the market for a month with no interest. When a prospective buyer, Jeanne, arrives with her husband Gaston, he finds faults with the villa. Jeanne likes it, but Gaston refuses to buy, arguing with Jeanne. Juliette lowers the price which interests Gaston. While Jeanne and Juliette inspect upstairs, Gaston encounters another buyer. He sells her the villa for a higher price than he agreed to pay Juliette. When Juliette and Jeanne return, Gaston informs them he will buy the villa, but they must vacate immediately as he has resold it for a profit.
Bholi is a neglected girl who is sent to school where her teacher encourages her. The teacher helps Bholi gain confidence by praising her efforts to speak clearly. When Bholi is arranged to marry an older man, he calls off the wedding when he sees her face. Inspired by her teacher, Bholi decides not to marry him and instead become a teacher herself to help others.
The poem describes trees that have been confined inside a house trying to break free and return to the forest. Overnight, the roots work to detach from the floor cracks and the branches and leaves strain toward the glass, struggling to exit. By morning, the formerly empty forest will be full again as the trees stumble forward into the night, freed from their indoor confinement.
Juliette wants to sell her villa for 200,000 francs as she needs money, but finds no buyers. An agent sends a couple, Gaston and Jeanne, to view it. Gaston is not interested at first but sees an opportunity when a film star, Mrs. Al Smith, mistakes him for the owner. He sells the villa to her for 300,000 francs, allowing him to pay Juliette 200,000 and pocket the extra 100,000 for himself, profiting without effort. He later reveals his scheme to a surprised Jeanne.
Gavin Maxwell wrote about his experiences owning pet otters. In 1956 while in Iraq, Maxwell was gifted an otter named Mijbil. Mijbil loved playing with water and became very friendly with Maxwell. Transporting Mijbil back to London by plane was difficult, as he escaped from his box during the flight. Eventually, Maxwell and Mijbil arrived safely in London. There, Mijbil enjoyed playing with toys, going for walks on a lead, and running along a nearby school wall, surprising onlookers who had never seen an otter.
Bholi was a simpleton who contracted smallpox as a child, which left her with pockmarks all over her body, making her appear ugly. As a result, she was neglected from a young age, with no one speaking kindly to her or showing her love. When a new school opened in her village, Bholi's family decided to send her, thinking no one would marry her anyway. At school, Bholi received kindness from her teacher for the first time, who spoke to her softly and assured her she would help her speak fluently like the other students.
The document summarizes the plot of Anton Chekhov's play The Proposal. It introduces the main characters: Stepan Chubukov, a kind landowner; his daughter Natalya, a fussy 25-year-old; and Ivan Lomov, Chubukov's 35-year-old neighbor who is in love with Natalya. The story takes place at Chubukov's country house in the evening. Lomov comes to propose to Natalya, but they get into an argument over the boundaries of their neighboring properties, with the fight escalating into insults and accusations. Eventually, Chubukov reveals Lomov's true purpose for visiting and Natalya accepts his proposal
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century. He helped establish the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and served as its chief during its early years. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, making him the first Irish recipient. He is regarded as one of the few writers who completed their greatest works after receiving the Nobel Prize, such as The Tower and The Winding Stair and Other Poems. Yeats played a pivotal role in the Irish Literary Revival and had a significant influence on literature in the 20th century.
A thief broke into a merchant's house in the Kingdom of Fools and was killed when the wall collapsed. This led to a trial where each person blamed the next, forming a circle that ultimately blamed the original merchant. As punishment, the merchant was to be executed but he was too thin to fit the stake. The disciple, who had grown fat on the kingdom's cheap food, was chosen instead. The wise Guru intervened and convinced the king and minister to take the disciples place by claiming whoever died first would be reborn in a higher position. This allowed the kingdom to be rid of its foolish rulers.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet born in 1865 in Dublin. He spent much of his childhood in County Sligo where his parents were from. Yeats was involved in the Celtic Revival movement which sought to promote Ireland's native heritage against English cultural influences. He was heavily influenced by Irish mythology and folklore as well as Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne, whom he met in 1889. The poem discusses a woman with yellow hair and young men despairing over her, as well as the woman considering dying her hair so men would love her for herself rather than her yellow locks. In the final stanza, an old religious man declares only God could love the woman for herself alone rather than her yellow hair.
The play begins with Lomov arriving to propose marriage to Natalya, but before he can do so they get into an argument about property lines. As the discussion escalates, insults are exchanged between Lomov and Natalya's father Chubukov. It is then revealed that Lomov had come to propose, which surprises Natalya. They continue fighting, this time about their dogs, until Lomov has a panic attack and collapses. Chubukov then forces Natalya and Lomov to reconcile, and they agree to be married.
Mrs. Pearson has had her fortune told by her neighbor Mrs. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Fitzgerald convinces Mrs. Pearson to swap bodies with her using magic so that Mrs. Fitzgerald can confront Mrs. Pearson's unappreciative family. In Mrs. Pearson's body, Mrs. Fitzgerald adopts a new assertive personality. When Mrs. Pearson's daughter Doris and son Cyril return home, they are surprised by Mrs. Fitzgerald's new behavior and attitude, as she refuses to cater to them as usual.
1. Griffin, an eccentric scientist, discovered a rare drug that could make people invisible. Seeking revenge on his landlord, he set the landlord's house on fire, drank the drug, and removed his clothes to become invisible.
2. As a homeless wanderer in London, Griffin broke into a store for food and clothes. He then robbed a theatrical company and fled to the village of Iping.
3. When villagers began to suspect Griffin due to strange events in his room, the invisible scientist lost his temper and removed his disguise, revealing an invisible head. He knocked out the constable but ultimately escaped.
Valliammai is an 8-year-old girl living in a village who develops a strong desire to ride the bus after watching it pass through her street each hour. She carefully plans a secret trip on the bus one afternoon to visit the nearby town. On her first journey, she is fascinated by the sights outside and enjoys interacting with the conductor, though she is bothered by an elderly woman passenger. While she is excited to see the town, she is too afraid to get off the bus alone. The return trip is more somber after seeing a dead cow by the roadside.
Carl Sandburg was an American poet and writer who won three Pulitzer Prizes. One of his most famous poems is "Fog", which is only six lines long. The poem compares a fog rolling into a city and harbor to a kitten, describing how it comes in silently and sits looking over the landscape in the way a cat might. It sits silently on its haunches before moving on, mirroring how cats and fog are both transient presences that do not remain in one place for long.
Rudyard Kipling wrote the story "How the Camel Got His Hump" about how animals first started working for man. The camel did not want to work and would only say "Humph" when asked. This angered the other animals, who had to work double time to make up for the camel. They complained to a desert djinn about the camel. When the djinn confronted the camel, the camel's back started puffing up into an ugly hump as punishment for not working. The djinn explained that the hump allows camels to go without food or water for long periods. The camel then joined the other animals to work, but still has not caught up on the three days of
Gavin Maxwell was a Scottish naturalist best known for his work with otters, chronicled in his book Ring of Bright Water. In 1956, Maxwell traveled to Iraq and was given an otter named Mijbil that he brought back to Scotland. Over time, Maxwell bonded with Mijbil and observed his playful behavior and habits as he acclimated to life in Scotland, far from his native marshes in Iraq. Maxwell documented their relationship in his popular book.
Belinda lives in a little white house with various pets including a little black kitten named Ink, a little gray mouse named Blink, a little yellow dog named Mustard, and a cowardly dragon named Custard. One day, a pirate climbs in through the window with pistols and a cutlass, causing all the pets except Custard to flee in fear. However, Custard eats the pirate, saving the day. Afterwards, Custard admits that all the other pets are braver than him, despite Belinda's continued efforts to prove his bravery.
Velu runs away from home to escape his abusive father and ends up in Chennai. He meets a girl named Jaya who is also a runaway. She offers him food and introduces him to her work as a rag picker, collecting paper, plastics, and bottles from garbage to sell. Velu is hesitant about this dirty work but Jaya explains that the items are sold to a factory, making the work more meaningful. The story provides insights into the difficult lives of runaway children who have to work to survive.
O. Henry was an American writer known for his short stories featuring witty plots and surprise endings. He was born in 1862 in North Carolina but later moved to New York City where he wrote hundreds of short stories. While in prison for embezzlement from 1898 to 1901, he began writing short stories to support his family, using the pen name O. Henry. After his release, he continued writing successful short story collections, becoming one of the most popular short story writers in America before his death in 1910.
Pam Ayres - 'Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After My Teeth'Jude Joseph
Pam Ayres poem "I Wish I'd Looked After My Teeth" discusses her regret for not taking better care of her teeth when she was younger which has led to problems like cavities, caps, injections, drillings and even false teeth in her later years. The poem serves as a warning for children to mind what they eat like gobstoppers, lollies, liquorice and peanut brittle and to visit the dentist regularly so they don't end up in the dentist's chair with dental issues like Ayres has in her later life.
Anton Chekhov was a renowned Russian author born in 1860. He is famous for his short stories and plays. The document provides biographical details about Chekhov, noting he studied medicine and became a physician in 1884, and lists some of his notable works which include short stories like The Lady with the Dog. It also summarizes the short story The Beggar, about an advocate who offers work to a drunken beggar, and the beggar's interaction with the advocate's cook which leads to his reforming from his drunken ways.
Here are the answers to the questions in 30-40 words:
Q1. Toto's presence was kept a secret from Grandmother because she did not like Grandfather bringing home pets.
Q2. Grandfather had to sell Toto back because he created a lot of mischief in the house. He tore clothes, disturbed other animals and broke things. The family could not tolerate his misbehavior anymore.
Here is the long answer in 100-120 words:
Toto was an extremely mischievous monkey. He tore the narrator's blazer, peeled plaster off walls, teased and didn't allow other animals to live peacefully. He landed in trouble by almost boiling himself while taking a bath
The document provides information about Alexander Baron, a British novelist and screenwriter. It contrasts short stories, which focus on a single significant moment, and novels, which describe a series of events over pages. Baron is known for writing the novel "The Man Who Knew Too Much". The document includes questions and answers about the novel's characters and assigns homework to look up difficult words.
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH BY :K.SAISATHVIKksaisathvik
The film The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart as Ben McKenna and Doris Day as his wife Jo McKenna. Their son Hank is played by Christopher Nelson. The film is set in Morocco and London and also stars Brenda Banzie as Lucy Drayton and Bernard Miles as Edward Drayton.
Bholi was a simpleton who contracted smallpox as a child, which left her with pockmarks all over her body, making her appear ugly. As a result, she was neglected from a young age, with no one speaking kindly to her or showing her love. When a new school opened in her village, Bholi's family decided to send her, thinking no one would marry her anyway. At school, Bholi received kindness from her teacher for the first time, who spoke to her softly and assured her she would help her speak fluently like the other students.
The document summarizes the plot of Anton Chekhov's play The Proposal. It introduces the main characters: Stepan Chubukov, a kind landowner; his daughter Natalya, a fussy 25-year-old; and Ivan Lomov, Chubukov's 35-year-old neighbor who is in love with Natalya. The story takes place at Chubukov's country house in the evening. Lomov comes to propose to Natalya, but they get into an argument over the boundaries of their neighboring properties, with the fight escalating into insults and accusations. Eventually, Chubukov reveals Lomov's true purpose for visiting and Natalya accepts his proposal
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century. He helped establish the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and served as its chief during its early years. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, making him the first Irish recipient. He is regarded as one of the few writers who completed their greatest works after receiving the Nobel Prize, such as The Tower and The Winding Stair and Other Poems. Yeats played a pivotal role in the Irish Literary Revival and had a significant influence on literature in the 20th century.
A thief broke into a merchant's house in the Kingdom of Fools and was killed when the wall collapsed. This led to a trial where each person blamed the next, forming a circle that ultimately blamed the original merchant. As punishment, the merchant was to be executed but he was too thin to fit the stake. The disciple, who had grown fat on the kingdom's cheap food, was chosen instead. The wise Guru intervened and convinced the king and minister to take the disciples place by claiming whoever died first would be reborn in a higher position. This allowed the kingdom to be rid of its foolish rulers.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet born in 1865 in Dublin. He spent much of his childhood in County Sligo where his parents were from. Yeats was involved in the Celtic Revival movement which sought to promote Ireland's native heritage against English cultural influences. He was heavily influenced by Irish mythology and folklore as well as Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne, whom he met in 1889. The poem discusses a woman with yellow hair and young men despairing over her, as well as the woman considering dying her hair so men would love her for herself rather than her yellow locks. In the final stanza, an old religious man declares only God could love the woman for herself alone rather than her yellow hair.
The play begins with Lomov arriving to propose marriage to Natalya, but before he can do so they get into an argument about property lines. As the discussion escalates, insults are exchanged between Lomov and Natalya's father Chubukov. It is then revealed that Lomov had come to propose, which surprises Natalya. They continue fighting, this time about their dogs, until Lomov has a panic attack and collapses. Chubukov then forces Natalya and Lomov to reconcile, and they agree to be married.
Mrs. Pearson has had her fortune told by her neighbor Mrs. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Fitzgerald convinces Mrs. Pearson to swap bodies with her using magic so that Mrs. Fitzgerald can confront Mrs. Pearson's unappreciative family. In Mrs. Pearson's body, Mrs. Fitzgerald adopts a new assertive personality. When Mrs. Pearson's daughter Doris and son Cyril return home, they are surprised by Mrs. Fitzgerald's new behavior and attitude, as she refuses to cater to them as usual.
1. Griffin, an eccentric scientist, discovered a rare drug that could make people invisible. Seeking revenge on his landlord, he set the landlord's house on fire, drank the drug, and removed his clothes to become invisible.
2. As a homeless wanderer in London, Griffin broke into a store for food and clothes. He then robbed a theatrical company and fled to the village of Iping.
3. When villagers began to suspect Griffin due to strange events in his room, the invisible scientist lost his temper and removed his disguise, revealing an invisible head. He knocked out the constable but ultimately escaped.
Valliammai is an 8-year-old girl living in a village who develops a strong desire to ride the bus after watching it pass through her street each hour. She carefully plans a secret trip on the bus one afternoon to visit the nearby town. On her first journey, she is fascinated by the sights outside and enjoys interacting with the conductor, though she is bothered by an elderly woman passenger. While she is excited to see the town, she is too afraid to get off the bus alone. The return trip is more somber after seeing a dead cow by the roadside.
Carl Sandburg was an American poet and writer who won three Pulitzer Prizes. One of his most famous poems is "Fog", which is only six lines long. The poem compares a fog rolling into a city and harbor to a kitten, describing how it comes in silently and sits looking over the landscape in the way a cat might. It sits silently on its haunches before moving on, mirroring how cats and fog are both transient presences that do not remain in one place for long.
Rudyard Kipling wrote the story "How the Camel Got His Hump" about how animals first started working for man. The camel did not want to work and would only say "Humph" when asked. This angered the other animals, who had to work double time to make up for the camel. They complained to a desert djinn about the camel. When the djinn confronted the camel, the camel's back started puffing up into an ugly hump as punishment for not working. The djinn explained that the hump allows camels to go without food or water for long periods. The camel then joined the other animals to work, but still has not caught up on the three days of
Gavin Maxwell was a Scottish naturalist best known for his work with otters, chronicled in his book Ring of Bright Water. In 1956, Maxwell traveled to Iraq and was given an otter named Mijbil that he brought back to Scotland. Over time, Maxwell bonded with Mijbil and observed his playful behavior and habits as he acclimated to life in Scotland, far from his native marshes in Iraq. Maxwell documented their relationship in his popular book.
Belinda lives in a little white house with various pets including a little black kitten named Ink, a little gray mouse named Blink, a little yellow dog named Mustard, and a cowardly dragon named Custard. One day, a pirate climbs in through the window with pistols and a cutlass, causing all the pets except Custard to flee in fear. However, Custard eats the pirate, saving the day. Afterwards, Custard admits that all the other pets are braver than him, despite Belinda's continued efforts to prove his bravery.
Velu runs away from home to escape his abusive father and ends up in Chennai. He meets a girl named Jaya who is also a runaway. She offers him food and introduces him to her work as a rag picker, collecting paper, plastics, and bottles from garbage to sell. Velu is hesitant about this dirty work but Jaya explains that the items are sold to a factory, making the work more meaningful. The story provides insights into the difficult lives of runaway children who have to work to survive.
O. Henry was an American writer known for his short stories featuring witty plots and surprise endings. He was born in 1862 in North Carolina but later moved to New York City where he wrote hundreds of short stories. While in prison for embezzlement from 1898 to 1901, he began writing short stories to support his family, using the pen name O. Henry. After his release, he continued writing successful short story collections, becoming one of the most popular short story writers in America before his death in 1910.
Pam Ayres - 'Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After My Teeth'Jude Joseph
Pam Ayres poem "I Wish I'd Looked After My Teeth" discusses her regret for not taking better care of her teeth when she was younger which has led to problems like cavities, caps, injections, drillings and even false teeth in her later years. The poem serves as a warning for children to mind what they eat like gobstoppers, lollies, liquorice and peanut brittle and to visit the dentist regularly so they don't end up in the dentist's chair with dental issues like Ayres has in her later life.
Anton Chekhov was a renowned Russian author born in 1860. He is famous for his short stories and plays. The document provides biographical details about Chekhov, noting he studied medicine and became a physician in 1884, and lists some of his notable works which include short stories like The Lady with the Dog. It also summarizes the short story The Beggar, about an advocate who offers work to a drunken beggar, and the beggar's interaction with the advocate's cook which leads to his reforming from his drunken ways.
Here are the answers to the questions in 30-40 words:
Q1. Toto's presence was kept a secret from Grandmother because she did not like Grandfather bringing home pets.
Q2. Grandfather had to sell Toto back because he created a lot of mischief in the house. He tore clothes, disturbed other animals and broke things. The family could not tolerate his misbehavior anymore.
Here is the long answer in 100-120 words:
Toto was an extremely mischievous monkey. He tore the narrator's blazer, peeled plaster off walls, teased and didn't allow other animals to live peacefully. He landed in trouble by almost boiling himself while taking a bath
The document provides information about Alexander Baron, a British novelist and screenwriter. It contrasts short stories, which focus on a single significant moment, and novels, which describe a series of events over pages. Baron is known for writing the novel "The Man Who Knew Too Much". The document includes questions and answers about the novel's characters and assigns homework to look up difficult words.
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH BY :K.SAISATHVIKksaisathvik
The film The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart as Ben McKenna and Doris Day as his wife Jo McKenna. Their son Hank is played by Christopher Nelson. The film is set in Morocco and London and also stars Brenda Banzie as Lucy Drayton and Bernard Miles as Edward Drayton.
Alexander Baron was a British author and screenwriter best known for his novels about World War II such as From the City from the Plough (1948) and The Lowlife (1963). He was born in 1917 in Maidenhead, England and raised in the East End of London. During the 1930s, Baron was a leading activist for the Labour League of Youth which was aligned with the Communist Party, though he later became disillusioned with communism.
- P.G. Wodehouse was a renowned British-American novelist, playwright, and lyricist best known for his fictional characters Bertie Wooster and Jeeves.
- His story "Keeping It From Harold" is about a 10-year-old boy named Harold whose parents try to keep it a secret that his father is a boxer, fearing it may hurt Harold's sensitive mind.
- However, Harold discovers the secret and is upset not because his parents lied, but because he couldn't take pride in his father's profession as a well-known boxer.
The poem describes the seven stages of a man's life:
1) Infancy - crying and vomiting as a baby
2) Childhood - going to school reluctantly
3) Youth - experiencing love and romance
4) Young adulthood - becoming a soldier seeking honor and reputation
5) Adulthood - living a just life with responsibility
6) Middle age - slowing down with aging and retirement
7) Old age - entering a second childhood without senses and forgetting one's past
The poem uses metaphors and similes to depict each life stage as preparations are made for the next, until entering oblivion in old age.
3. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) son of a
French actor, was born in st. petersburg
(later laningrad) which accounts for his
fathers profession, he become a writer
of plays and films . Some of his own
experiences with people engaged in film
production may be reflected in villa for
sale.
4. Guitry was clever, irrepressible and a
constant source of amusement. He
claimed that he staged a one-man
revolt against the dismal french
theatre of his time. He was equally
successful on screen and stage.
Besides being a talented author and
actor, he earned recognition as a
highly competent producer and
director.
5. Summary
Juliette wants to sell her villa
When the scene opens, we see that Juliette and her
maid are discussing the sale of the villa. She
wonders if her mistress, Juliette, would be sorry for
selling the villa. Juliette says that since the villa had
been up for sale for the past month with no one
willing to buy, she would be glad if it is sold off.
However, the maid reminds her that she had put up
the ‘For Sale’ sign at night. Juliette agrees that she
had done this thinking that as soon as people saw
the sign, they would rush to buy it. But no one has
shown much interest in the place and Juliette wants
to get it off her hands fast.
6. A prospective buyer wants to see
the villa
The agency through which Juliette is trying to sell
the villa has informed her that a lady is
interested in buying the villa. Juliette asks her
maid as to what time the lady will come. The
maid replies that she will come between four
and five in the evening. The maid tries to talk
Juliette out of selling the villa as it had been be a
good place to spend her weekends. But as
Juliette is in need of money, she thinks her
decision is right.
7. The maid gets an offer to act in
films
The maid asks for a favour from her mistress. She has
been offered a role in a film and for that she asks
Juliette to let her go between nine and noon the next
day. She informs that her role is that of a maid and she
will get a hundred francs for it. Juliette is happy for
her. The maid wants to know whether Juliette is
willing to work in the film as well because they need a
cook. Very impertinently she tells her mistress that
since she has a funny face, she can get the role. She
also tells her that as she is hard pressed for money, she
should accept the offer. Juliette thanks her maid and
agrees to think it over.
8. The arrival of the buyer
Just then, they hear the door bell and Juliette tells
the maid to open the door while she goes
upstairs. A couple enter and the maid tells them
to be seated while she goes to call her mistress.
Gaston and his wife, Jeanne, sit down, but it is
obvious that Gaston does not want to buy the
villa. He tries to find faults with everything, the
first being the garden that is too small. The
salon too is not appropriate.
9. An argument between the two ensues and
Gaston tells his wife that he is not interested in
buying any villa, but just to please her he is
looking at the villa. He also reminds her that for
the past month she has been keen on buying a
villa and this is only so that her parents can stay
there. He further declares that he will not pay
the money to buy a villa for her parents. This
leads to another argument about the dowry that
Jeanne had brought with her. Gaston announces
that the money of her dowry has been spent long
back.
10. Jeanne is being kind to Juliette
After the argument, both are willing to go away
from there without looking at the villa but the entry
of Juliette stops them. Jeanne talks to her about the
house and Juliette tries to convince her that the
house is very nice and will be suitable for them. She
points out all the good things about the house, to
which Gaston replies sarcastically. Juliette tells them
the price of the villa is two hundred and fifty
thousand francs. Gaston exclaims that it is a very
high price and puts up the price of sixty thousand
francs. Juliette agrees for two thousand francs and
takes Jeanne upstairs to see the rest of the house.
11. A new buyer appears on the scene
While both of them are upstairs, a lady
comes to see the villa. She is very arrogant
with the maid and thinks that Gaston is
the owner of the villa. Gaston, too, good
naturedly talks to her about the amenities
of the house. The lady is least bothered
about all that because she plans to knock
down the house and build a new one.
12. A very good deal indeed!
Gaston tells her he wants to sell it for three hundred
thousand francs and the lady agrees. She gives
him the necessary details and tells him to vacate
the villa by the next day. Gaston makes a deal with
her and when Juliette and Jeanne come down, he
informs them that he is willing to buy the villa for
two hundred thousand francs and asks Juliette to
vacate the villa by the next day. Both the ladies are
surprised at the turn of events and Gaston is
happy at the profit he has made.
13. Character sketch of Julliette
julliette was a cunning lady.she was a good
dealer. she knew how to do business.first
thing is that she didn't let her tongue slip
and told a lot good about jeanne and
gaston. the villa was a big headache for
her and she wanted to sell it at any rate,
even if it is the cheapest rate. but while
coming to the point she didn't keep her
word. she demanded a higher amount.but
she is a good dealer.
14. Character sketch of Jeanne
she is a very cunning lady. the way she
got Gaston in her pocket was very
funny. she actually wanted the house
for her parents but she was not
agreeing with her fault although her
fault was out. but she was very
sensitive too and a caring women. she
cared about her parents
15. Character sketch of Gaston
Gaston's character was that of a witty, clever and a
selfish man. He doesn't care about other's feelings
but jumps on every opportunity that earns him
wealth. He is a specimen of
meanness,greediness,craftiness,cleverness and
dishonesty. He is non co-operative and uncaring
for his wife. He is a cheater in striking a deal with
Mrs.AI Smith, who was a stupid lady, in a hurry to
buy the villa. Through his greed, craftiness and
black villainy nature he has made 1,00,000 francs
without spending a single penny.