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Read this excerpt from “Water Never Hurt a Man” by Walter D. Edmonds.

"I guess I left it a while back. I guess it was in that kind of scrummage we had. I guess it needs a heavier whip anyhow. I guess a man couldn't spare the time going back for it."

"Sure," said George. He reached down and took it from its peg, recoiled it, and tossed it ashore. The boat went ahead, slowly, with a sound of water, and of rain falling, and of wind.

Which statement best describes the interaction between the characters in this excerpt?

A. When John talks, George listens. It shows the mutual respect between the two.

B. When John reaches out to George, George ignores him. This shows George’s anger at John.

C. When George turns to John and the boat goes ahead, it shows George submitting to John.

D. When George allows the boat to go ahead, it shows his lack of compassion for John.

Answer 1

A, because george is willing to hear what john has to say

Answer 2

The statement that best describes the interaction between the characters in this excerpt is "When John talks, George listens. It shows the mutual respect between the two."

Step-by-step explanation:

This excerpt from “Water Never Hurt a Man” by Walter D. Edmonds shows a little part of a conversation between John and George where respecting the times to talk from each other is a respectful attitude besides this happens after John has conquered his fears and has grown up as the theme of the story shows throughout it.