Question

Select the text that best reveals Cordelia's ability to care for others, even if they have harmed her. Cordelia had you not been their father, these white flakes had challenged pity of them. Was this a face to be opposed against the warring winds? To stand against the deep dread-bolted thunder? In the most terrible and nimble stroke of quick, cross lightning? To watch–poor perdu!– with this thin helm? Mine enemy's dog, though he had bit me, should have stood that night against my fire; and wast thou fain, poor father, to hovel thee with swine, and rogues forlorn, in short and musty straw? Alack, alack!

1) Cordelia's willingness to protect her father
2) Cordelia's ability to forgive her enemies
3) Cordelia's compassion for those who have harmed her
4) Cordelia's bravery in the face of danger

Answer 1

Cordelia's compassion is best demonstrated when she expresses concern for her father's suffering and states that she would care for her enemy's dog, showing her ability to forgive and care for those who have wronged her.

Step-by-step explanation:

The text that best reveals Cordelia's ability to care for others, even if they have harmed her, is "Cordelia's compassion for those who have harmed her."

This choice is reflected in the passage where Cordelia laments her father's suffering and expresses concern for his wellbeing, despite his earlier harsh treatment of her. Her empathetic comparison with how she would treat her enemy's dog demonstrates a profound level of care and forgiveness for those who have wronged her, highlighting her compassionate nature.