Answer:
A It is the subject of the sentence.
Explanation:
<span>Maman's mother did not approve of divorce. Maman was married to Celestin, a man who was abusive toward her. Not only was he abusive, but he would leave her for long periods of time, not taking care of her physically or emotionally. Maman meets with a lawyer regarding this situation, and the lawyer advises her to divorce. Maman speaks with her mother, who tells her that divorce is unacceptable.</span>
Answer:
For Dickens, a good education could be the bulwark against ignorance, cyclical poverty and crime. Conversely, a badly run school could be the breeding ground for young, cunning criminals or, on the other hand, produce unimaginative, machine-like pupils ready for the industrial factory.