Rita’s first experience acting in live theatre was a disappointment. In real life, she would allude to it when pressed, but never openly discuss it. Even so, she didn’t give up her dream. What kept her going? Would you have given up had you been in a similar situation?
I think if the review had said she was terrible too it would have been a lot harder for her to keep going, I think that positive part of the review gave her motivation to keep going. Not surprising she didn’t want to talk about that play, as it was really bad, so not a good addition to the resume.
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She knew what she wanted, to be a great actress. I say good for her to keep trying. She actually needed to find a better company to work with. Would I have given up? Probably yes. While in college I wrote poetry and a few short stories. I would send them off and get rejection slips. I must say I was pleased to get the rejection slips. It made me know I was trying. I wish I had kept them. However finally after a very short time I decided I would be very happy being a librarian!
Though there were negative aspects of her performance but there was enough positive points to inspire her to keep performing because to her she was destined to be an actress. Rita did inspire others to succeed during her life.. I to had to overcome some hurdles but I am retired librarian and know I contributed to the knowledge of individuals and continue to do so.
Rita was very driven. It was going to take more than one rejection to dissuade her. I imagine that people who have fame, all have a very strong drive and belief in themselves.
Rita did receive positive reviews compared to other actors in a very mediocre play. That, with her Mother’s unwavering support, was enough to inspire her to follow her dream.
Rita really seemed to have a drive to make a career in theatre. She was able to push on to become “someone” in the craft. I think having Inez at her side was also helpful. While she was an indepent woman, she had her sister there for support.
Certainly, Rita had a passion and was driven to fulfill her dream of being an actress. But she also had the support and love of her family.
I do think most of us have had some type of disappointments and we have had to access if the goal was what we really wanted and we would still go forward. If we then did decide to go forward, the reward and success was mighty darn terrific!
I feel like even though the reviews of her first theatre production were dismal, the fact that she was spoken of positively it gave her the fire to continue to pursue her dream. She was also a driven, persistent individual determined to live a life beyond the walls of Winter Queen. I may not have given up right then and there…. I would give it a bit longer
She did get a very good review even though the play was terrible. I think the review and being actually on stage and seeing how much better she was than all the other actors gave her the fuel she needed to push on. She also had dragged her sister on this journey with her and I think she was not about to destroy the path she forced her sister onto, by giving up so quickly and retreating. She knew Inez had something invested in this experience as well. I also think her mother’s personality and the support she gave both of her daughters gave Rita more reason to keep trying.
Rita believed in herself and pursued her dream despite disappointing experiences, lousy accommodations and poor working conditions. Like many successful people she was energized, not defeated, by setbacks. The “fire in her belly” kept her going. I would not have given up if I was motivated toward a goal that was important to me.
Rita knew that she had talent and she was driven. She recognized that the play was awful, the theater was a dump, and it was just the beginning for her. And then she was singled out for great reviews. That validation certainly made it easier for her to soldier on, but I think she would have, anyway. She wasn’t a quitter, a point that was driven home by the author throughout the book. And no, I wouldn’t have given up, either, because, like Rita, I had a dream and I persevered until I made it come true.
Rita grew up privileged, entitled and strong. She knew what she wanted and had the determination to get it.