Question

What does the following line from The Proposal reveal about Stepan?

"He's come to borrow money! Shan't give him any!"



A. He has nervous tendencies.
B. He has a streak of harsh stubbornness.
C. He is protective of his wealth.
D. He has various health conditions.

Answer 1

c he likes his money and can not or will not give anyone any

Answer 2

C. He is protective of his wealth.

Step-by-step explanation:

Stepan states these lines when he sees that Ivan Vassiliyitch Lomov has come to visit him, but does not know the reason for the visit. It turns out, however, that Lomov has come to propose marriage to Stepan's daughter, Natalia. The lines indicate that Stepan is very protective of his money, and that he is not willing to give it away easily.