Question

In the shadowy theater, Vic watched the group around him dwindling. It seemed to him that the shadows grew deeper each time another

candidate was called into the office for the all-important interview. All of the candidates had clustered together in the empty theater, but their
ranks were thinning. He had been ecstatic to receive the e-mail stating that he was one of thirty students chosen to interview for the summer
program at the renowned Aswell Theater. Legendary actors had performed here for decades, and now he too had an opportunity to be a part of it
all and leam from professionals.
At first, reading the e-mail had flooded him with confidence. After all, hadn't it said that more than two hundred students had applied for
the program? And wasn't he one of the thirty selected for an interview? He was certain he would be chosen as one of the ten program
participants; he could feel deep in his bones that acting was what he was meant to do. To be part of the theater-especially this theater-was
Vic's conflict is resolved when he realizes that he will continue acting even if he is not accepted for the summer program.
Which description best explains how the setting contributes to this resolution of the conflict?
A. Being the last candidate left in the theater makes Vic determined to succeed there.
B. The voices of unseen actors backstage inspire Vic to pursue a career in the theater.
C. Sitting alone in the dark theater causes Vic to think about his problem more clearly.
D. The actors' rehearsal on the lighted stage reminds Vic of his devotion to the theater.

Answer 1

Vic's resolution arises from introspection in the dark theater, leading to the understanding that he will pursue acting no matter the outcome of the interview.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage provided, Vic's conflict is resolved through a profound personal realization shaped by the setting of the shadowy theater. The description that best captures how this setting contributes to the resolution of Vic's internal conflict is 'C. Sitting alone in the dark theater causes Vic to think about his problem more clearly.' This moment of solitude amidst the thinning crowd allows Vic to contemplate his devotion to acting and accept that his journey will continue regardless of the outcome. The environment of the theater, with its rich history and connection to countless performances, bolsters Vic's resolve. The shadows growing deeper as candidates are called in and the sensation of being left virtually alone in such a meaningful space create an atmosphere conducive to introspection, eventually leading to Vic's epiphany.