Question

Lizabeth's "world had lost its boundary lines," when she overheard her father crying to her mother. What can we assume about the character of the father because of her reaction to this moment?
Question 24 options:

We can assume that her father is a weak man.


We can assume that her father shares his fears with his children and wife often.

We can assume that her father is a proud and strong man and that his brokenness is a change in his character.

We can assume that until this moment, her father has only cried to Lizabeth but not to her mother which explains her surprise.

Answer 1

I believe we can assume that it is a change in character, due to the more commonly written trope of men being strong and unbeatable, both physically and emotionally. Having this facade crack and break provides a heavier emotional aspect to the scene, as it involves both characters

Answer 2

We can assume that her father is a proud and strong man and that his brokenness is a change in his character.