Questions on the text to discuss:
1) Who was Koppel and why wasn’t he satisfied with the behaviour of his patient?
Koppel is a doctor who takes care of an elderly patient named Collis P. Ellsworth. Ellsworth is a wealthy and stubborn old man who was placed under medical supervision due to his poor health.Dr. Koppel wasn’t satisfied with Ellsworth’s behavior because, despite the doctor’s advice, Ellsworth refused to follow a proper treatment plan. He was uninterested in taking care of his health and instead remained stubborn and uncooperative.
2) Was Mr. Ellsworth really ill? Why was his case not an ordinary one?
Mr. Ellsworth was not seriously ill in a physical sense, but he was an elderly man whose health was declining, mainly due to inactivity and lack of engagement in life. His case was not an ordinary one because his condition was more psychological than medical—he was stubborn, strong-willed, and uninterested in following doctors’ advice.
3) What suggestion did Dr. Caswell make to Ellsworth?
Dr. Caswell, another doctor treating Mr. Ellsworth, suggested that he should take up painting as a form of therapy. The idea was that engaging in artistic activity would keep Ellsworth occupied, stimulate his mind, and improve his overall well-being
4) Who was Frank Swain?
Frank Swain was a young art student who was assigned to help and guide Mr. Ellsworth in painting.
5) Prove that Ellsworth enjoyed painting.
Ellsworth enjoyed painting because it gave him a sense of freedom and fun. He painted persistently, despite having no real skill, and approached it playfully rather than seriously. Painting also allowed him to assert his independence instead of following the doctors’ orders blindly. His greatest joy came when his artwork was accepted by a prestigious gallery, proving that he saw painting not just as therapy but as a personal triumph.
6) Why did Ellsworth ask Swain to come three times a week?
Ellsworth asked Swain to come three times a week because he wanted to continue painting, not necessarily to learn but to enjoy himself.
7) Was Dr. Caswell pleased with the results of his «treatment»?
No, Dr. Caswell was not pleased with the results of his «treatment.» He had suggested painting as a therapeutic activity to keep Ellsworth engaged, but he never expected Ellsworth to take it so far. The real irony came when Ellsworth’s amateur painting was accepted by a prestigious art gallery.
8) What picture did Ellsworth paint?
Trees Dressed in White.
9) What did he want to do with the picture?
He wanted to submit his painting, «Trees Dressed in White,» to an art exhibition at a prestigious gallery.
10) Why did everybody think at first that Ellsworth was joking?
Because that picture he painted was a unskilled and ugly and everyone initially thought Ellsworth was joking because he had no real artistic skill.
11) What was Swain’s reaction when he saw Ellsworth’s picture at the show?
He was shocked and frustrated. As a trained art student, he had worked hard to develop his skills, yet Ellsworth, who had no real talent or technique, managed to have his amateur painting accepted.
12) Why didn’t Swain give up teaching Ellsworth?
Swain didn’t give up teaching Ellsworth because it was his job, and he was assigned to help Ellsworth as part of his art studies. Also he got 5 dollars for every visit․
13) What happened two days before the close of the exhibition?
Ellsworth bought exhibition and put him to the first place.
14) What did the letter say?
The letter Ellsworth received from the gallery stated that his painting, «Trees Dressed in White,» had been accepted for exhibition at a prestigious art show.
15) What was the reaction of all present?
Everyone was shocked and frustrated.
16) What did Ellsworth tell them about?
That art is nothing, and he bought the gallery
Answer fhe following questions with some sentences:
1) Ellsworth tried to prove to everybody that business is more important than art. Did he succeed?What do you consider more important?
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2) Why do you think Ellsworth didn’t give up taking lessons after he had sent the picture to the show? Was it a part of his plan of deception? Comment on his plan. Find in the text other details of his clever scheme.
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3) Why didn’t Ellsworth read the letter himself? Were his eyes really tired?
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4) All Ellsworth’s financial transactions ended in failure. Do you think the purchase of the Gallery was also a transaction of this kind? What do you think he will do with the Gallery later?
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5) «Life is short, art is long.» Do you agree with it? Why do people need art? What is more satisfying art or business?
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