Question

How does Mr. Lockton's reaction to Ruth's seizure confirm or change what you believe about his character?

Answer 1

Answer: She had thought that Ruth was basically possessed by a demon and the devil was there.

Explanation: She had thought that Ruth was basically possessed by a demon and the devil was there. She thought something was in her house in Ruth and she didn’t like that, which was the reason why she screamed. The thing that happened to Ruth was that she was having a seizure. Ruth has an illness called ailment and she was going to be fine. And although she couldn’t protect herself against Madam, she was still going to live. She at least had a caring and loving sister to look after her.

Answer 2

He believes that Ruth is possessed, does not help her and still claims that she is the devil. This confirms what I believed about his character.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question is about "Chains", where Mr. Lockton is portrayed as a cruel, corrupt, racist and ultra-conservative man. He is not a good "master" for slaves, nor an admirable person. While reading, we can see that he does not have a good personality and is a mean and despicable character, who shows no compassion for anyone.

This character is confirmed when he sees Ruth having a convulsion. At that moment, instead of helping her, he says that she is possessed, acts in a prejudiced manner and does not help her.