Proof Lesson Plan

How does Catherine act towards Hal at the funeral party compared to the way she behaved in Scene 1? Why might this be?

Catherine is much more friendly towards Hal. It seems she is in a better mood and no longer suspects him of trying to steal her father’s work. It seems that in Scene 1 she was in a very aggravated mental state, having just woken up and imagined a conversation with her father. Now, she is more mellow and likely appreciates Hal’s gesture of gifting her her father’s notebook from Scene 1. Also, Hal is a familiar person. Catherine clearly hasn't lived a very social life in the last several years, and a raucous funeral may be overwhelming to her; she's looking to...