Question

Read the following excerpt from String by Alice Childress:

L. V. CRAIG. (Laughs.) You know one thing, man? Now that
I got my bread back... I tell you this much. If I took
somethin' I sure in hell would keep it. Don't never chicken
out! Big enough to do it... go on and see it through. You
sure ain' no thief... you jus' a rascal.
Which statement best explains how the author uses symbolism in this
excerpt?
OA. L. V. Craig stands for the general turmoil that followed the years
after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which included riots and
assassinations.
B. By comparing Joe to a "rascal," L. V. Craig adds insult to injury by
suggesting that the old man is not even a competent criminal.
OC. The "thief" that L. V. refers to represents the more dignified, but
less moral, path that many take to escape disenfranchisement.
OD. The tension is the scene has just decreased, which is indicated in
L. V. Craig's laugh in the stage directions.

Answer 1

The author uses symbolism in this excerpt to convey a message about character and integrity.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt from String by Alice Childress, the author uses symbolism to convey a message about character and integrity. L. V. Craig's statement, "If I took somethin' I sure in hell would keep it," suggests that he values perseverance and determination. By calling Joe a "rascal," L. V. Craig is implying that Joe lacks the courage to follow through on his actions. This symbolism adds insult to injury and highlights Joe's flawed character.

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