Question

Which passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan best shows that Botchan is overwhelmed by his students? Botchan, Chapter 4

A) They are just to ask for themselves what crimes they have done. It should be proper that they repent their folly after going to bed and to come and beg me pardon the next morning.
B) I myself did some mischief while in the middle school, but when the culprit was sought after, I was never so cowardly, not even once, to back out.
C) The fools at both ends were bent on making a goose of me. I realized this, but then I was at a loss what to do. I frankly confess that I have not quite as much tact as dashing spirit.
D) Now the situation having developed to this pretty mess, I would not give it up until I had dragged them out from hiding and forced them to apologize.

Answer 1

The best passage illustrating Botchan's sense of being overwhelmed is when he admits to being made a fool of and being at a loss, showing his struggle with the students' behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan that best exemplifies that the protagonist is overwhelmed by his students is option C which reads, "The fools at both ends were bent on making a goose of me. I realized this, but then I was at a loss what to do. I frankly confess that I have not quite as much tact as dashing spirit." This passage directly conveys Botchan's feeling of being ridiculed and his admission of being unsure about how to handle the situation, indicating his sense of being overwhelmed by the students' behaviors.