Question

Major and Catherine have their own individual views on civilized people.
Give details of their views.

Answer 1

The Petkoffs have individual views on the way civilized people behave. Catherine feels cultured people take bath every day. She also feels it is uncivilized to shout for the servants, so an electric bell is necessary. Major Petkoff feels that taking bath daily is not right, it makes people fall ill. He also feels is that it is uncivilized to hang clothes for drying where visitors can see them.