A Room With a View Lesson Plan

What is the effect of Lucy's speech on Cecil? Were you surprised by his reaction? Do you think his reaction was earnest?

Cecil responds to Lucy by saying he wishes she would have come to him sooner with her complaints so he might change his ways and save their relationship.

Students might have a variety of reactions to his response. Some might point to the fact that Cecil defied Lucy previously, such as setting up the Emersons with Sir Harry over her wishes to let the Miss Alans rent the house, as evidence that he had ample time to change. Some, though, might side with Cecil. It is difficult to be confronted not just with counts against you, but also an ultimatum, and...