Question

Why do you think Eddie is upset (to the point of tears) when his father stares at Eddie's wounded leg?

a) Eddie is embarrassed by his injury.
b) Eddie's father's stare is too intense.
c) Eddie's leg injury is very painful.
d) Eddie wants his father's attention.

Answer 1

The passage provided describes a woman's reaction to her injury and doesn't mention Eddie or his father. However, it indicates that a deep emotional response to being wounded can include both physical pain and emotional distress. By comparison, Eddie might be upset due to the intensity of his father's concern and the emotional weight it carries.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided excerpt, it is clear that Eddie is upset due to a mixture of physical pain and emotional turmoil. However, the passage given does not directly relate to Eddie or his father. Instead, it describes a woman's reaction to a wound and the feelings of the person who inflicted it. In her eyes, there is 'a revelation of mortal spirit,' indicating a deep understanding of the gravity of her injury. This recognition likely combines both awareness of physical pain and the emotional distress of being vulnerably wounded. If we were to analogize from the text, Eddie's tears could similarly come from the emotional impact of his injury and his father's intense gaze, symbolizing scrutiny and concern that overwhelms him emotionally rather than just the leg injury's physical pain.