Which sentence from Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" suggests that Dr. Heidegger's character repre
sents wisdom and reason? A."My poor Sylvia's rose!" ejaculated Dr. Heidegger, holding it in the light of the sunset clouds; "it appears to be fading again."
B."I love it as well thus, as in its dewy freshness," observed he, pressing the withered rose to his withered lips.
C)"Yes, friends, ye are old again," said Dr. Heidegger, "and lo! the Water of Youth is all lavished on the ground."
D)"If the fountain gushed at my very doorstep, I would not stoop to bathe my lips in it; no, though its delirium were for years instead of moments."
Answer: D)"If the fountain gushed at my very doorstep, I would not stoop to bathe my lips in it; no, though its delirium were for years instead of moments."
The most likely answer would be D. Dr. Heidegger is talking about the "water of youth" (or fountain of youth) and he explains that even if the fountain were right at his doorstep, he would not drink from it. This shows enormous will-power and strength. Therefore, these lines are the ones that better represent wisdom and reason.
In my opinion, out of the sentences offered here the one which best
shows how Dr Heidegger's character represents wisdom is D - 'If the
fountain gushed at my very doorstep, I would not stoop to bathe my lips I
it; no, though its delirium were for years instead of moments.' Here Dr
Heidegger is discussing the fountain of youth and how, although he can
admit he is tempted by it, he would be able to resist due to his wisdom
and powers of reasoning.
