Question about the song "Poor Thing" From Sweeney Todd?

Question

Ok, So In Sweeney Todd, During "Poor Thing" How Come Sweeney Suddenly yells Out "No! Would No One Have Mercy On Her?" What does Mrs. Lovett sing that ticks him off? What is happening to his wife when she goes to the party and everyone is in her face? Im Confused!

Answer 1

Towards the end of the song she refers to what Judge Turpin did to his wife. He raped her, and "all of them stood there and laughed". That's what happened at the party. He was horrified that that had happened to his wife, which is why he cut her off.



"He was there alright...only not so contrite. She wasn't no match for such craft, you see, and everyone thought it so droll...they figured she had to be daft, you see, so all of them stood there and laughed you see...poor soul...poor thing"

Answer 2

His wife is raped by the judge in front of everyone at the party. That's why Sweeney cries out "Would no one have mercy upon her?"

Answer 3

lucy was raped

it kinda sucks

NOT THE MOVIE

the situation

Yeah. Sweeney's my favorite movie EVER!!

Answer 4

She is being drugged and gang raped.