Question

11. Hawthorne's reference to Lincoln as the man of men" (line 3)

A. given added importance by the "of course (line 1).


B. reinforcement for Lincoln's position of one

of the "statesmen" (line 1).


C. somewhat deflated by the preceding phrases in parentheses (line 3).


D. explained by the reference to "a private grief"(line4).


E. based on Lincoln’s "very remarkable physiognomy"(line 6)

Answer 1

E. based on Lincoln’s "very remarkable physiognomy"(line 6)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hawthorne's reference to Lincoln was made after he observed Lincoln during a session at the White House. Hawthorne realized that Lincoln had something different, something that other men did not, Lincoln's presence was so striking for him, that he described him as the "man of men." Hawthorne noticed that Lincoln's face was something very remarkable and impressive that gave him an air of importance and relevance. In other words, he believes that Lincoln's physiognomy is what makes him the "man of men."