Question

What trait of Pip's does the

following line exemplify?
"It was then I began to
understand that everything in
the room had stopped, like the
watch and the clock, a long
time ago."
A. Politeness
B. Haughtiness
C. Vindictiveness
D. Observance

Answer 1

The trait of Pip's that is exemplified in the following line is D. Observance. Pip is paying close attention to his surroundings and noticing that everything in the room has stopped, including the watch and the clock. This shows that he is observant and detail-oriented, which is a key aspect of his character throughout the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.