Act 2; Scene 3

• I love Williams' stage directions. Although they get a tad wordy at times, the descriptions are always very helpful in visualizing the scene. I love that he says that Mrs. Winemiller's smile suggests a "musical comedy pirate." It is so specific and odd!
  
• The relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Winemiller is so sad and funny. I don't know how he stays with her!
  
• Winemiller criticizes Alma for for her recently sad disposition when there is nothing particularly wrong with her. Alma responds by saying she has done everyone she is expected to do and doesn't know what else he could want from her.
• Alma hasn't been sleeping well. She leaves very late at night and walks.
  
• Winemiller tells Alma that John has finished his father's work, stamped out the fever, and gotten all the glory.
  
• Alma is struck with something and has a sudden outburst.
• When Winemiller tries to call for a doctor, Alma tells him not to because she wants to die!
  
• Alma is led off and John and Nellie Ewell enter. Nellie looks much more grown up now.
  
• It is clear that Nellie wants John. She is being extremely flirtatious. She confesses that she has taken a peppermint drop because she hopes to be kissed.
• JOHN KISSES HER! She returns the kiss with fervor.
  
• John urges Nellie to leave before they get into trouble. She does.
  
• I can't believe they kissed. UGH. Everything John does makes me dislike him a little more. He behaves like such a pig sometimes. He should have never kissed someone so young. I'm just glad he stopped at kissing.
• I'm almost certain John and Alma won't end up together now.
  
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