Question

How does Belisa’s attitude toward the Colonel change over the course of the selection? a Belisa is suspicious of the Colonel at first but eventually finds his political aspirations intriguing. b Belisa’s contempt for the Colonel when she first meets him evolves into a feeling of begrudging respect. c Belisa’s fears about the Colonel transform into pity for the lonely leader by the end. d Belisa is critical of the Colonel in the beginning but comes to view him in a favorable light after their conversation

Answer 1

The provided texts do not mention Belisa or provide insight into her attitude toward the Colonel; however, character dynamics in the excerpts show that characters' perceptions of each other can evolve in complex ways.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question relates to the evolution of a character named Belisa's attitude towards the Colonel throughout a piece of literature. Unfortunately, the provided excerpts do not contain a character named Belisa or sufficient context to deduce the nature of her relationship with the Colonel. However, these descriptions do highlight the complexity of characters and their relationships within the narrative, suggesting that similar character dynamics could be at play with Belisa and the Colonel. Characters like Jane and Lassiter demonstrate that initial impressions of characters can shift significantly to feelings of respect or the need to influence them for the better.

Answer 2

Answer: d) Belisa is critical of the Colonel in the beginning but comes to view him in a favorable light after their conversation

Explanation: When Belisa is captured by the Colonel's man and taken to his place, she is asked to sell her words to him. She was known for writing well-done lectures. Therefore, the Colonel asked her to write convincing words for his victory in the elections. Although the form that she was taken there made her think that the Colonel was a cruel and suspicious man, she changed her vision of him after their conversation, noticing that he had much to offer and that he intended to save and help the people.