Question

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows:

And these I address to all Females that would be married, or are already so; not that I suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want Advice, for I assure [women], upon my Honour, I believe the quite contrary; but the Reason is, because I esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where I may promise myself the best Success.

Where does Franklin make his purpose clear?

A. Not that I suppose their sex more faulty

B. And most to want advice

C. Because I esteem better disposed to receive and practice it

D. Where I may promise myself the best success.

Answer 1

Franklin's purpose in addressing females is made clear in his belief that they are more receptive to advice, which is stated in option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Franklin makes his purpose clear in the paragraph by expressing his belief in the disposition of females to be better able to receive and practice advice. He does not view women as more faulty but rather believes they are more likely to positively respond to the guidance he offers. This is most explicitly stated in the choice:

C. Because I esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it