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arghyapikai
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"I can bear witness to that": What does this line refer to from "She Stoops to Conquer"?

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Posted by arghyapikai on Monday March 24, 2008 at 12:28 AM and tagged with act iii, bear witness, quote, she stoops to conquer, theme.

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  1. linda-allen Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    The expression "I can bear witness to that" is spoken several times in Act III by a couple of different characters. The action centers around some missing jewels. Constance has asked Mrs. Hardcastle's permission to wear the jewels that are rightfully hers. Mrs. Hardcastle doesn't want to give them up, so Tony tells her to say they're missing, and he will "bear witness" that they are gone. He means, "I'll back you up" or "You're right about that."

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    Posted by linda-allen on Tuesday March 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM