Mumtaz does several things in order to control Lakshmi.
Firstly she uses physical violence as she whips and hits Lakshmi when she does not obey her commands. So she physically abuses her in order to break her will. She also starves her constantly, when she is defiant. She also uses emotional torture as she says that Lakshmi has to work to pay off the debts for her family. So Lakshmi is scared that something will happen to her family.
From the given choices, all three seem to agree with the counterclaim. Since, we are asked to address the counterclaim, it is then evident that we should at the very least be against or have an opposite opinion that what is presented in the counterclaim. The best answer to this item should be the first choice.
Answer: She is suggesting that she has made her house into a church. She is suggesting that one can appreciate God only through nature.
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