Question

What does Sylvester mean by the phrase ““You can’t live on gumption.”

Answer 1

In "Gumption", when Syl said "you can't live on gumption" he meant:

B) You can be bold and stand for what you believe in during hard times, but it won’t keep you alive.

Gumption is described as having courage, resourcefulness, common sense,  and initiative. Syl felt that is was more important to be practical - to have and keep a job than to have gumption and get fired like the Oysters.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) You can be bold and stand for what you believe in during hard times, but it won’t keep you alive.