Guenevere's conversation with Lancelot, like her conversation with Vivien, begins with a discussion of
the fact that she is darning Arthur's socks. How does this focus on Guenevere's domestic activity relate
to a major theme of the play?
o The play shows Guenevere darning socks, an activity common to a homemaker's work, to contrast
traditional ideas about women's duties with modern ideas about women.
The theme "modern men are too busy to spend time at home" is supported by Guenevere darning
socks in her husband's absence.
The play shows Guenevere darning socks, an activity common to a homemaker's work, to contrast
traditional ideas about men's work with traditional ideas about women's work.
The theme "modern women feel trapped by domestic roles" is supported by Guenevere not wanting
to darn her husband's socks.
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