Question

What can we gather about Amanda's husband's character? Even though we do not see him in the play, we learn some things about him, things which reflect particularly in Tom and Amanda.

A) He was a successful businessman
B) He abandoned his family and left them in financial ruin
C) He was a loving and supportive husband and father
D) He passed away, leaving Amanda a widow

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b. Amanda's husband in the play is implied to have abandoned his family, causing financial ruin, rather than being a successful or supportive figure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The character of Amanda's husband in the play is not described as a successful businessman, but rather as a person who abandoned his family leading to financial ruin. This situation is inferred from Amanda's circumstances and her son Tom's behavior in the play.

Unlike some historical patriarchs who provided for their families or valued the honor of their household, Amanda's husband failed to offer such security and honor, hence the answer would be B) He abandoned his family and left them in financial ruin.