• The narrator’s lifestyle and character:
o The narrator was poor, living in a tiny apartment in Paris.
o Earned a small salary, struggled to make ends meet.
o Wrote books
o Flattered by the woman’s wish to have luncheon with him
o Unassertive – could not say no to a woman
o Gullible – expected the woman to be young and attractive
o Tolerant, patient – was prepared to be an attentive listener, tolerated the woman’s greed
o Hospitable
o Sensible – lived within his means
• The woman’s manipulative nature and actions:
o Manipulative – invited herself to luncheon
o Inconsiderate – he had to fit into her schedule, chose one of the most expensive restaurants, ordered the most expensive items on the menu
o Self-centred
o Talkative – flattered the narrator
o Greedy – could not stop ordering
o Deceptive – said one thing, but did the another
o Pretended to offer advice
o She speaks to the narrator in a condescending manner – despises his small tip
• The narrator’s lifestyle and character:
o The narrator was poor, living in a tiny apartment in Paris.
o Earned a small salary, struggled to make ends meet.
o Wrote books
o Flattered by the woman’s wish to have luncheon with him
o Unassertive – could not say no to a woman
o Gullible – expected the woman to be young and attractive
o Tolerant, patient – was prepared to be an attentive listener, tolerated the woman’s greed
o Hospitable
o Sensible – lived within his means
• The woman’s manipulative nature and actions:
o Manipulative – invited herself to luncheon
o Inconsiderate – he had to fit into her schedule, chose one of the most expensive restaurants, ordered the most expensive items on the menu
o Self-centred
o Talkative – flattered the narrator
o Greedy – could not stop ordering
o Deceptive – said one thing, but did the another
o Pretended to offer advice
o She speaks to the narrator in a condescending manner – despises his small tip
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