Final answer:
The provided texts do not explicitly mention Farinata or confirm his acknowledgment of a roommate. They discuss various character interactions and awareness, but cannot be used to answer the question about Farinata specifically.
Step-by-step explanation:
The excerpts provided offer glimpses into various scenarios involving roommates and associates, but none of them confirm whether Farinata acknowledges the existence of his roommate. The content suggests a range of interactions or lack thereof with other characters, indicating different levels of awareness or engagement. However, without a specific mention of Farinata or context to link him to these scenarios directly, we cannot definitively answer whether Farinata acknowledges his roommate. From a lawyer confronting someone about responsibility for a person who prefers not to leave, to a broad man inquiring if someone is a friend, these examples hint at relationships that may parallel the question of Farinata's acknowledgment. The scenario involving Maria Macapa interacting with other characters but being perceived as 'queer' may suggest her roommate's lack of acknowledgment. Similar ambiguity surrounds the instances of Nora's financial benefactor, the case of Falater with no recollection of his actions, and the social exchange involving Miss Baker and Old Grannis. Furthermore, Sister Sara's silent response to an argument and the mention of Doctor Rank's knowledge of a name offer additional context on interpersonal dynamics.