Scene 11 Time: Evening.
Place: Village of D—-: dining room of the Bishop's house.
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[The room is poorly furnished, but orderly. A door at the back opens on the street. At one side, a window over looks the garden; at the other
curtains hang before an alcove. MADEMOISELLE, the Bishop's SISTER, a sweet-faced lady, sits by the fire, knitting. MADAME, his HOUSEKEEPER, IS
laying the table for supper.]
MLLE. Has the bishop returned from the service?
MADAME. Yes, Mademoiselle. He is in his room, reading. Shall I call him?
MLLE. No, do not disturb him, he will come in good time - when supper is ready.
MADAME. Dear me - I forgot to get bread when I went out to-day.
To which do the stage directions in the excerpt contribute?
01. characterization
02. irony
3. moral
4. conflict