In Marigolds, what does Lizabeth’s parents’ interaction in the middle of the night mainly reveal about Lizabeth’s father? Questi
on 2 options: a) He does not think their family will ever lift themselves out of poverty. b) He is a proud man who does not want to accept help from other people. c) He is hopeful that he will soon find work of his own. d) He thinks that his wife should stop working for Mr. Ellis.
Answer: b) He is a proud man who does not want to accept help from other people.
Explanation:
<em>Marigolds </em>(1969) is a short story written by Eugenia Collier.
This is a story about a young girl named Lizabeth, and her family. Set at the time of Great depression, it is essentially a story about a family trying to make ends meet.
One night, LIzabeth overhears a conversation between her parents. She learns that her father does not want to accept help from other people, although he has no job. This suggests that he is a proud man, as described in Option b.
