Question

In Marigolds, which quote from the text most strongly supports that Lizabeth’s father is a proud man who does not want to accept help from other people?

a)“Dam* Mr. Ellis’s coat! And d*** his money! You think I want white folks’ leavings?"

b) “But my father’s voice cut through hers, shattering the peace.”

c) “It’s all right, honey, you’ll get something. Everybody out of work now, you know that.”

d) "My father whittled toys for us, and laughed so loud that the great oak seemed to laugh with him, and taught us how to fish and hunt rabbits.”

Answer 1

a)“Dam* Mr. Ellis’s coat! And d*** his money! You think I want white folks’ leavings?"

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The short story “Marigolds “ is written by Eugenia Collier. Lizabeth's family is poor and her father was unemployed for a long time while her mother worked long hours. Her mother brought a coat for her father from Mr. Ellis but he was too proud to accept it.

Question: In Marigolds, which quote from the text most strongly supports that Lizabeth’s father is a proud man who does not want to accept help from other people?

Answer: a)“Dam* Mr. Ellis’s coat! And d*** his money! You think I want white folks’ leavings?"