Question

What does Charles do with the portrait of Sir Oliver in Act IV?

• A. He refuses to sell it to "Mr. Premium" (Sir Oliver in disguise).
• B. He sells it for a large sum to Mr. Premium (Sir Oliver in disguise).
• C. He exchanges it for another painting with Mr. Rowley.
• D. He burns it out of frustration after a quarrel.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. He refuses to sell it to "Mr. Premium" (Sir Oliver in disguise).

• In Act IV, Charles refuses to sell the portrait of Sir Oliver when "Mr. Premium" (Sir Oliver in disguise) offers a large sum of money for it.

• This moment is significant because it shows that, despite his reckless spending habits and willingness to sell his other family portraits, Charles holds onto the portrait of Sir Oliver for sentimental reasons.

• Sir Oliver, as "Mr. Premium," is testing Charles’s character, and Charles's decision not to sell this particular portrait demonstrates that there is still some level of respect or attachment to his uncle, even if he doesn’t recognize the person offering to buy it.