Ruth confronts her daughter Rose about her reckless behavior with Jack, revealing the dire financial straits the family is in. Ruth pressures Rose to marry Cal Hockley to ensure their social and economic survival, highlighting the limited agency of women in their social class.
RUTH: You are not to see that boy again, do you understand me Rose? I forbid it!
ROSE: Oh, stop it, Mother. You'll give yourself a nosebleed.
RUTH: Rose, this is not a game! Our situation is precarious. You know the money's gone!
ROSE: Of course I know it's gone. You remind me every day!
RUTH: Your
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