Question

In "Arrangement in Black and White," why does the woman cut herself off several times during her conversation with Walter Williams?
-She forgets what she intended to say.

-She is distracted by her attraction to the man.

-She thinks that the man does not understand her.

-She has to stop herself from saying racist remarks.

Answer 1

I think the answer is B.) hope this helps.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B.

In the story, the white woman is awfully excited to meet Walter Williams, a colored singer whom she likes. However, while talking to her host, she constantly remarks that she does not have feelings for him, being that he is a black man.

Still, when she finally meet him, she gets very nervous, cuts herself while talking and interrups him when he tries to answer any of her questions.

After their conversation ends, he tells her host that she though he was a nice man, and that she liked him. But, again, she strongly remarks that she has no feelings for him.