Question

Which of these inferences about Rose is best supported by line 57?

Rose: Times have changed from when you was young, Troy. People change. The world is changing around you and you can’t even see it.

A. Rose disagrees with Troy’s parenting philosophy.

B. Rose thinks Troy should live in the present.

C. Rose is not concerned with the past but how the present is evolving.

D. Rose and Troy have a bad marriage.

Answer 1

The best inference about Rose based on line 57 is that she thinks Troy should live in the present. This is represented by her words expressing the need for Troy to see and adapt to the changes happening around him.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on line 57 where Rose asserts, "Times have changed from when you was young, Troy. People change. The world is changing around you and you can’t even see it," the inference that is best supported is B. Rose thinks Troy should live in the present. This statement implies that Rose believes Troy is stuck in the past and is not acknowledging or adapting to the societal and cultural changes that are occurring. It suggests that she feels he should be more aware and accepting of these changes rather than holding on to outdated beliefs or ways of life. This perspective is focused on the need for adaptation to current times, rather than on their parenting disagreements, concerns about the past, or the quality of their marriage.

Answer 2

Rose believes that Troy is not recognizing or adapting to societal changes and suggests that he should be more aware of the present, which supports the inference that Rose thinks Troy should live in the present. The correct option is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The inference best supported by Rose's line: 'Times have changed from when you was young, Troy. People change. The world is changing around you and you can’t even see it.' is Rose thinks Troy should live in the present. This statement indicates that Rose believes Troy is not recognizing or adapting to the changes occurring in society. She suggests that he should become more aware of these changes and implies that his perspective may be outdated. This inference is the most directly supported by her words, as she is discussing change and how it's affecting their lives right now.