Question

Miss Havisham says that "It and I have worn away together. The mice have gnawed at it, and sharper teeth than teeth of mice have gnawed at me." What does this figurative language mean? A. Her house has been overtaken by mice because of its dilapidated state. B. Miss Havisham hopes to inflict the pain of mice gnawing on the heart of as many men as possible. C. She is bothered that she is famous for her eccentricities and not her former beauty. D. Her destroyed dreams have led to rage and resentment that have gnawed at her soul.

Answer 1

Penn Foster Students:  Her destroyed dreams have led to rage and resentment that have gnawed at her soul.

Answer 2

D her destroyed dreams have led to rage and resentment....