Which statement best describes the author's overall
point of view of the Shigei Sha?
O She is admirable.
O She has a dull wardrobe.
O She looks young for her age.
O She seeks too much attention.
Read the passage from The Pillow Book.
"The Shigei Sha, who had moved back a little, was now
facing in my direction. She had on several plum-red
under-robes of different shades, an unlined costume of
deep red damask, a long, flowing robe of darkish red,
and an over-robe of richly embroidered light green silk
which made her look very young. She held her fan
steadily in front of her face. Altogether she was
magnificent ...
I glanced again at the Shigei Sha, who was looking
extraordinarily pretty. But, when I turned back to Her
Majesty and saw her tranquil expression, her charming
features which had recently taken on a more adult cast,
and her complexion which went so beautifully with her
scarlet clothes, I realized that no one in the world could
equal her."