oleanna question 1

1. Consider John and Caril's first interaction (not the entire interaction, but up to the point at which Carol mentions her background in relation to her performance in the professor's class). What do you think is established in this interaction? Who and what do the characters reveal themselves to be? In such revealing, then, do you identify any miscommunication, non-communication, or a simple lack of communication? (In your discussion, consider particularly the "term of art" (701) exchange, the way in which John tells Carol she's failing his class, and/or Carol's offerings with regard to her performance (the language John uses, her socio-economic background, etc.) John uses her socio-economic background, etc.)

John’s and Carol’s first reaction played to be a frustrated student seeking answers from her professor. John clearly seems to be in a state of distraction towards Carol and her problems. Their conversations then shifts suddenly from school to John buying a house; as they continue their conversation shifting back to school Carol’s frustration increases.
John does demonstrate a bit of ignorance to Carol at the starting point of when she asked him to define a simple question and he couldn’t, but he is in the process of buying a new home and I’m sure is mind was elsewhere during the beginning of the act. Carol does perceive as being very demanding yet curious of John’s affairs and time. Their interaction does get too personal with information that a student and professor should not be exchanging; such as Carols economic state, problems and social environment.
John reveals to be a very dominating character as he tries to analyses Carol’s behavior stating her being “angry.” Carol in the beginning truly does seem to want help, but always challenging John’s words in way for later manipulation.
There is Lack of communication, miscommunication, and non communication. Starting from the beginning John’s distractions cause him to be very abrupt and rude (this is demonstrated when he says “don’t you think”) to Carols question of “term of art.” And it seems that they both are confused about one another’s word choices, always question what was meant. As they proceed to her class efforts Carol begins to prove her frustration to the class and almost demands for a passing grade; explaining all that she has done and using her “up bring” as a way to inform John who she is. Although John wanted to work with her, his word choice by say he wasn’t her father, getting personal with her, etc. was inappropriate as a professional.