Both Uses of
wretched
in
A Doll's House
- However wretched I may feel, I want to prolong the agony as long as possible.†
Act 1 *
- I am the most wretched of all my patients, Mrs. Helmer.†
Act 2
Definition:
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(wretched) very badin various senses, including:
- unfortunate or miserable -- as in "wretched prisoners sleeping on the cold floor"
- of poor quality -- as in "wretched roads"
- morally bad -- as in "The wretched woman stole his wallet."