Question

Read this passage. The man bowed his head, picked up his knapsack, and went out. He walked at random, slinking near the houses like a sad and humiliated man. He did not once turn around. If he had, he would have seen the innkeeper standing in his doorway, with all his guests and the passers-by gathered around him. Which identifies the mood of this passage and explains how this mood develops the meaning of the passage?

A The mood is conflicted. The reader sympathizes with both Valjean and the townspeople. The conflict supports the larger theme of the story, that you can't trust anyone.


B The mood is suspicious. The reader knows that a conflict has begun and that something terrible will happen to either Valjean or the townspeople. The mood reinforces the conflict and creates suspense.


C The mood is sad and ashamed. The reader identifies with Valjean and his struggles. The mood helps the reader to connect with Valjean and makes the bishop's compassion later on more powerful and poignant.


D The mood is angry. After experiencing this injustice, the reader is angry and exhausted along with Valjean. The mood creates tension and prepares the reader for the conflict that is about to occur.

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure the answer is C.

Answer 2

C. The mood is sad and ashamed. The reader identifies with Valjean and his struggles. The mood helps the reader to connect with Valjean and makes the bishop's compassion later on more powerful and poignant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mood refers to the predominant emotion or feeling found in a story which is created through the choice of words, phrases, and tone used to describe and narrate. In the passage, descriptions like "The man bowed his head" and "like a sad and humiliated man" helps develop a sad and shamed mood and it also helps us connect with what Valjean is going through.