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1. Why does Dolores like the television so much?

Dolores likes the television so much because the set feels warm on her hand, the console smooth and soothing and the volume, at high, invigorating. We can also assume that the television, both in content and volume, allow Dolores to escape from her parents' fighting.

2. What are Dolores' feelings toward Mrs. Masicotte?

Dolores senses tension between her parents because of Mrs. Masicotte and for this reason does not have positive feelings towards her. She is also envious of the amount of time that her father spends with Mrs. Masicotte and feels that it would be better spent at home, with her mother.

3. Why does Dolores' father leave?

Dolores' father leaves because he has reached his breaking point with his marriage, specifically his wife's depression. He has also been carrying on an affair with one of his tenants and begins to date her. They eventually move into an apartment together in New Jersey.

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