Question

In line 73, the author compares Mrs. Deverell to
an “intimidated child” primarily in order to
(A) criticize Mrs. Deverell for her naive view
of the world
(B) show that Mrs. Deverell continues to be
diminished in her new home
(C) imply that Mrs. Deverell cannot live up
to her responsibilities
(D) indicate the simplicity of Mrs. Deverell’s
new life
(E) justify Angel’s dismissal of her mother’s
feelings

Answers

  1. The correct option is (B) show that Mrs. Deverell continues to be diminished in her new home.

    What does line 73 described?

    In line 73, the author compares Mrs. Deverell to an “intimidated child” primarily in order to –
    • Mrs. Deverell had no part to perform in her forever residence with Angel—all housekeeping work were to be left to a servants alone, and all other obligations were to be taken over from Angel.
    • Mrs. Deverell would given situation wander all around house, bored, when she had nothing to do.
    • The author utilizes the metaphor of a scared child in this situation.
    • As a result, this analogy conveys to the reader Mrs. Deverell’s limited status in her new home.
    Therefore, according to the writer; in the line 73 the best description for the intimidated child is shown by option B.
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