Question

Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange." When she graduated high school in 1912, she told her mother she wanted to be a photographer, and soon after, she began training with Arnold Genthe, a photographer famous for his portraits. Based on Lange’s actions in this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that she was
a. driven to become well known.
b. indifferent about her future.
c. unwilling to listen to her parents.
d. determined to reach her goals.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Determined to reach her goals.

Explanation:

The given excerpt from "Dorothea Lange" tells of how the young Dorothea had decided of her own interest and aim in life even from a young age. She wanted to become a photographer, told her mother about it and then trained under the famous Arnold Genthe.

By doing all these during the beginning of the 19th century, even during the times when women were hardly allowed to even venture out of the home, she stood her ground and made a choice, even to the depth of defying societal rules. Her resilience, will power and persistent belief in herself made her a famous photographer. This shows that she is determined and focused to achieve her goal.