3. The chapter, "Master the Art of Insinuation" states that society has forced the married woman to make pretenses of being pursued and to appear to be the what?

4. The author states that the power of what is not rooted in physical appearance?

5. What is Casanova's counterpart famous for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What qualities does the author attribute to a Natural seducer?

2. What Star qualities of Count Saint-Germaine does the author describe that have appeal to the notorious Casanova?

3. Describe how Marlene Dietrich developed a method of success that was unlike most other women in the theater.

4. What does the author say is the seductive power of the charmer?

5. What does the author say is required for one to indulge another?

6. In The Charmer, what does the statement, "Charmed, I'm sure" communicate?

7. Why does the author describe Andy Warhol as a cold Coquette?

8. How does the author's statement about habitual affection between spouses contradict other statements about seduction?

9. How does Madame Recamier send mixed signals in Book 2: Chapter 3?

10. Describe Casanova's counterpart, Charpillon as described in Chapter 8.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are emotions manipulated in The Art of Seduction? What benefit does a relationship have to stirring anxiety and discontent? What draws people to create drama in their own relationships?

Essay Topic 2

What is poetic about Eva Peron of Argentina's presence? Who does she seduce? What is the outcome of her seduction?

Essay Topic 3

How can one use mixed signals to seduce a target? What skills must be mastered in order to do this? What is an example of someone successfully using mixed signals in seduction?

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