Question

What can be inferred about Roger and Maurice from the following quote? “Roger led the way straight through the [sand] castles, kicking them over, burying the flowers, scattering the chosen stones. Maurice followed, laughing, and added to the destruction...In his other life Maurice had received chastisement for filling a younger eye with sand. Now, though there was no parent to let fall a heavy hand, Maurice still felt the unease of wrongdoing. (60)” a. Roger feels some remorse for hurting others; Maurice was mean even before the island. b. Maurice feels some remorse for hurting others; Roger does not. C. Both boys are naturally mean and evil d. Maurice is a leader and Roger is follower​

Answer 1

Answer: b. Maurice feels some remorse for hurting others; Roger does not.

Explanation: Maurice still felt unease of wrongdoing, meanwhile Roger couldn't care less.