Question

Read the passage from A Room of One’s Own.

They are not even now as concerned about the health of their fame as men are, and, speaking generally, will pass a tombstone or a signpost without feeling an irresistible desire to cut their names on it, as Alf, Bert or Chas. must do in obedience to their instinct, which murmurs if it sees a fine woman go by, or even a dog, Ce chien est a moi. And, of course, it may not be a dog, I thought, remembering Parliament Square, the Sieges Allee and other avenues; it may be a piece of land or a man with curly black hair.

What perspective is emphasized by the underlined phrases?

that men feel a natural inclination to create art
that men are most concerned with owning property
that men often give in to their urges for recognition
that men compete with one another for fame

Answer 1

The answer is C. That men often give in to their urges for recognition

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is C because the underlined portion states that the gave into their desire to carve their names in it. so, the let their urges take over for fame.

Answer 2

The underlined phrases suggest that men compete one another for fame.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because the text shows how the men urge to take the possession of the things they pass by, a woman, a dog or even a tombstone by writing their name on it. Their desire is not easy to resist and the women are not concerned as much the men are concerned with their fame while passing by anything or as such.