Question

Read the following quote. How does the change in the setting impact the characters?

They felt now like people just awakening from a nightmare. There was danger, yet, but it was danger in daylight. That paralyzing atmosphere of fear that had wrapped them round like a blanket yesterday while the wind howled outside was gone.

a
The characters are more suspicious of one another seeing as nothing can be lurking in the dark--the sun is shining.
b
The characters are more apt to act in the daylight, and they feel a sense of relief.
c
The characters feel hopeful that they will survive seeing as the storm killed the murderer.
d
The characters are more prone to logic in the sunlight because they are less afraid. Therefore, they are going to solve the mystery.

Answer 1

b. The characters are more apt to act in the daylight, and they feel a sense of relief.

Step-by-step explanation:

While I have not read the entire passage and do not know the context of this line, I do know that when it says "awakening from a nightmare" it is implying that the characters are no longer incapacitated and scared. By saying that the "paralyzing atmosphere of fear" was gone, it implies that the characters are no longer paralyzed or stuck in one position and unable to do anything. Now that they are no longer stuck, they can act freely how they wish, which lines up nicely with answer B.

Hope this helps!