Question

PART A: How does the characterization of “good mother east river” contribute to the tone of paragraph 45?A.It calls attention toLiz’s young age by suggesting that the river in which she ultimately drowns is like a mother.
B.It illustrates Liz’s strong connection to nature.C.It characterizes Liz's death as an escape from a life of pain and sorrow.D.It suggests the idea of a God-figure accepting Liz into her rightful place in heaven.6.PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?A.“...its pollution and disgrace...” (Paragraph 43)B.“...the dull solidity of the rotting pier...” (Paragraph 45)C....took Liz to her bosom...” (Paragraph 45)D.“...muddily but quickly...” (Paragraph 45)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It characterizes Liz's death as an escape from a life of pain and sorrow.

D.“...muddily but quickly...” (Paragraph 45).

Explanation:

In this excerpt, we learn about Liz, a girl who was neglected when young. Due to this fact, she ends up with a life in which she is constantly neglected and abandoned. Towards the end of the story, we learn that Liz has killed herself by drowning in the river. We learn that this is a quick escape from a life that has not been kind to her. The quote that best emphasizes this is the last one, as it describes how the death might have been "muddy" but it was also quick, which is what she needed the most.

Answer 2

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C)

D)

idk. i was gonna answer B on part one but there was nothing to support it in part 2