Learn English through story(The Woman in the Black Coat)

Summary

In this eerie tale, a young woman from Tyrone, Ireland, is haunted by the mysterious death of her sister. After marrying Lord Glen Fallon and moving to his estate, she encounters a ghostly, blind woman in a black coat who claims to be her husband's first wife. As unsettling events unfold, the woman learns of a dark secret involving a past murder and the ghost's vengeful presence. Fearful for her life, the protagonist flees, only to find that the vengeful ghost continues to haunt the estate, seeking retribution for past wrongs.

Takeaways

• 😀 The narrator was born into a rich family in Tyrone, Ireland, with a sister six years older than her.
• 😀 The narrator's sister married at the age of 18, leaving the narrator feeling abandoned, especially when her sister's husband, Mr. Carew, took her away to Dublin.
• 😀 The narrator's sister became ill and died, but the narrator had a strange experience of hearing crying outside her house the night her sister passed away, at the exact same time.
• 😀 After her sister's death, the narrator was deeply saddened and withdrawn, with no interest in interacting with men or marrying.
• 😀 When the narrator was 16, her mother took her to Dublin in search of a better match for marriage, but the narrator began to enjoy life there and started socializing.
• 😀 The narrator's mother pushed her to marry Lord Glen Fallon, an older and wealthy man, even though the narrator didn't love him. Eventually, she agreed.
• 😀 After the wedding, the narrator moved to Lord Glen Fallon's home, where she experienced an eerie moment upon seeing a mysterious black coat inside their house.
• 😀 Martha, a servant at Lord Glen Fallon's estate, warned the narrator that seeing the black coat foretold something bad for the family.
• 😀 Lord Glen Fallon asked the narrator to avoid the back rooms of the house, giving the impression that something dangerous or forbidden was there.
• 😀 The narrator encountered a blind woman wearing a black coat, who claimed to be the real Lady Glen Fallon, and warned the narrator to leave the house because she was going to be killed.
• 😀 The blind woman was revealed to be the ghost of Lord Glen Fallon's first wife, who had died mysteriously. The narrator left the house in fear of the ghost and its revenge.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the script?

The main theme revolves around the tragic story of Fanny, who experiences a series of unsettling events surrounding her marriage to Lord Glen Fallon, a man with a dark past involving a deceased wife whose ghost haunts their home.

How does Fanny feel about her family and her upbringing?

Fanny feels unloved by her parents, especially since they wanted sons and showed little interest in her. She also feels lonely after her sister's marriage, as they were not very close due to their age difference.

What event leads to Fanny's deep sadness after her sister's death?

Fanny experiences a strange premonition when she hears someone crying outside the house the night her sister dies. She later learns that her sister passed away at exactly the time Fanny heard the noise, which leaves her feeling deeply saddened.

Why does Fanny initially agree to marry Lord Glen Fallon?

Fanny agrees to marry Lord Glen Fallon because her mother pressures her to find a husband. Although she doesn't love him, Fanny likes him as a person and enjoys their conversations. She believes she could be happy with him, despite her reservations.

What is the significance of the black coat in the story?

The black coat is a supernatural symbol. When Fanny sees the black coat in the house, Martha explains that it signifies impending bad luck or death for the Glen Fallon family. The appearance of the coat is tied to ominous events, such as the death of Lord Glen Fallon's first wife.

What does Lord Glen Fallon warn Fanny about the house?

Lord Glen Fallon warns Fanny never to enter the rooms at the back of the house or the small garden by the back door, though he doesn't explain why. His warning implies that something dangerous or forbidden exists in those areas.

Who is the blind woman Fanny encounters, and what is her significance?

The blind woman is the ghost of Lord Glen Fallon's first wife, who died under mysterious circumstances. Fanny encounters her in her bedroom, where the ghost claims that she is the true Lady Glen Fallon and threatens to kill Fanny. The woman is tied to the tragic history of the house.

What does Martha reveal about the blind woman?

Martha reveals that the blind woman, who is dead, was once Lord Glen Fallon's wife. It is suggested that Lord Glen Fallon may have been involved in her death, as there were rumors that he had killed her or played a role in her death, though the exact circumstances remain unclear.

What does Fanny decide to do after learning about the ghost and the history of the house?

Fanny decides to leave Lord Glen Fallon and return to her parents in Tyrone. She is terrified by the ghost of the blind woman and the dangerous atmosphere at the house, and she can no longer stay there.

What is the final fate of the blind woman's ghost, according to Fanny?

According to Fanny, the ghost of the blind woman still haunts Kaha Gala, and she believes that the ghost will eventually kill the next Lady Glen Fallon. Fanny feels safe now that she has returned to her parents' home, believing the ghost cannot find her there.