Question

Read the following excerpt from The Great Gatsby, in which Daisy notices that

her little finger is bruised:
"You did it, Tom," she said accusingly. "I know you didn't
mean to, but you did do it. That's what I get for marrying a
brute of a man, a great, big, hulking physical specimen of a
Based on this
excerpt, which statement best explains how Daisy feels about
her marriage?
• A. She is a fragile woman who deserves better treatment from her
husband.
•
B.
She does not consider Tom to be a good example of manhood.
•
C.
She wishes she had stayed single instead of getting married.
•
D. She regrets her decision to marry a poor man instead of a rich
one.

Answer is

She is a fragile woman who deserves better treatment from her
husband.

From apex

Answer 1

The statement, "That's what I get for marrying a brute of a man, a great, big, hulking physical specimen of a" suggests that Daisy feels that she deserved better treatment from her husband and that he is not treating her well. Additionally, her use of the word "accusingly" implies that she is placing blame on Tom for her bruised finger and implies dissatisfaction in her marriage. Therefore, option A, "She is a fragile woman who deserves better treatment from her husband" best explains how Daisy feels about her marriage.