Question

Item 2

What can you infer about the poem after reading this stanza from "The Walrus and the Carpenter"?

The eldest Oyster looked at him,
But never a word he said;
The eldest Oyster winked his eye,
And shook his heavy head—
Meaning to say he did not choose
To leave the oyster-bed.


A. The eldest oyster worries a lot.


B. Something bad is going to occur if the young oysters go with the Walrus.


C. The eldest oyster is more comfortable at home.


D. Walrus just wants to take the young oysters out for a walk.

Answer 1

C. The eldest oyster is more comfortable at home.

Step-by-step explanation:

I say this because he winked and shook his head to say no but he didn't respond with words.