Question

LINDNER (taking off his glasses): Well—I don't suppose that you feel . . .

WALTER: Never mind how I feel—you got any more to say 'bout how people ought to sit down and talk to each other? . . . Get out of my house, man.

He turns his back and walks to the door.

LINDNER (looking around at the hostile faces and reaching and assembling his hat and briefcase): Well—I don't understand why you people are reacting this way. What do you think you are going to gain by moving into a neighborhood where you just aren't wanted and where some elements—well—people can get awful worked up when they feel that their whole way of life and everything they've ever worked for is threatened.

–A Raisin in the Sun,
Lorraine Hansberry

Which statement best describes Lindner’s tone in this passage?

Lindner’s tone is desperate and abrupt.
Lindner’s tone is sarcastic and mocking.
Lindner’s tone is angry and explosive.
Lindner’s tone is submissive and apologetic.

Answer 1

a. desperate and abrupt

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Well, you notice how Lindner is very hesitant in his speech? That shows that he’s pretty reluctant to have to deal with the conflict of moving this family into that neighborhood. He’s at his wits end and he doesn’t understand why people are reacting the way they do or how to satisfy everyone in this situation. He’s not a man who deals well with conflict, but he’s also definitely not apologizing for feeling the way he feels. Rather, he’s frustrated that they’re not seeing it from his side, y’see? He’s not angry, though, as he tries to stay cordial even while explaining how he sees it. It’s almost more like he’s whining, a little?? lol

Anyways, I think the answer is desperate and abrupt. Hope this helped, and if not, I’m really sorry!!