Final answer:
Elie's choice to be an invalid in the hospital cannot be determined without specific narrative context; however, Parsons' perspective on illness suggests a sick person has rights and responsibilities, none of which hint at Elie's motives without further context from his specific story.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the context of the information provided, Elie does not explicitly choose to be an invalid in the hospital for any of the given options. Based on Talcott Parsons' sociological perspective on illness, a sick person should not be viewed as responsible for their condition but has the right to be exempt from normal duties without reproach, as long as a medical authority validates the illness. The sick individual also holds the responsibility to seek recovery and competent medical help. However, without a specific narrative context that details Elie's motives, such as Elie Wiesel's Night, it is impossible to determine why Elie chooses to be in the hospital. Literary works may portray the struggles of sick individuals in a reflective light as seen in the writings about van Gogh or the mad mill-boy, where illness plays a role in the subject's life choices and depiction.