Question

Sharp offers an example of Sally, a widow in her mid-50s whose son’s heart had been transplanted into the body of Larry, a married man in his late 60s. Why, in Sharp’s view, did the role of donor mother become so important for Sally and Larry, once they got to know each other? (choose best answer) It helped them deal with the “adulterous” overtones in their relationship. It helped them deal with the “incestuous” overtones in their relationship. Larry had never known his own mother. Both it helped them deal with the “adulterous” AND “incestuous” overtones in their relationship.

Answer 1

It helped them deal with the “incestuous” overtones in their relationship. Larry had never known his own mother.

Answer 2

The answer is B.  The fact that, in the example offered by Sharp, the mother got to know the man who received a transplant of her son's heart. Being now in some kind of relationship with this man that carries her son's heart, she has to deal with the emotional idea that it might be considered an incestuous relationship. In Sharp's view it became important.