The Comfort of Strangers Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Describe the setting of the first chapter

The first chapter is set in Mary and Colin's hotel room in Venice. It is a small room with two beds and a balcony.

2. What does Mary tell Colin she dreams about during their daily naps?

First, Mary dreams that her children are in her bed with her; then that they are in danger. Later she dreams that her ex-husband is giving her excruciatingly dull and lengthy directions on using a camera.

3. Describe Colin and Mary's nightly ritual (in the hotel room) before leaving for dinner

Each night after waking from a nap, Mary performs her yoga routine on the rug while Colin rolls a marijuana joint and begins smoking it on the balcony. Usually Mary joins him after finishing her yoga. Then they silently dress for dinner.

4. How does Mary...
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