Question

Which best describes how the author of "The Glass of Milk" created an original character type while drawing from classic tradition?
A. Rojas draws on a selfish character in the tradition of Julius Ceaser, but his character is not killed
B. Rojas draws on the comical character in the tradition of Shakespeare's Falstaff, but his character has no friends.
C. Rojas draws on the prideful wanderer in the classic tradition of the Prodigal Son, but his character finds a welcome from strangers.
D. Rojas draws on an intellectual character similar to Moses, but his character does not become a leader.

Answer 1

C. Rojas draws on the prideful wanderer in the classic tradition of the Prodigal Son, but his character finds a welcome from strangers.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Rojas draws on the prideful wanderer of the Prodigal Son, but his character finds a welcome from strangers.

Explanation:

The main character's pride prevents him from accepting the help that other characters offered because he thinks he is in a shameful situation. Only when he is overwhelmed by hunger does he accept help.  The other characters, like the sailor, the foreman and the woman at the milk bara are happy to help him and do not think there is any shame in the main character's situation.