If its from the book metamorphosis then it would be his sister
<span>Option A:
The story shows how men perceive their surroundings superficially and outwardly, whereas women are more intuitive and emotional.</span>
The following are the answers to your questions and please if you don't mind, don't post to many questions in just one posting.
#1 D P'u Yi realizes that the splendor is reserved for his position and not for him
#2 <span>B "To show how they loved me and cared for me, the high consorts also sent a responsible eunuch to report on how I had 'consumed viands.' This too was a formality."</span>
Answer:
The old time is beautiful which is now vanished.
Explanation:
This quote means that there was a beautiful time when there is no advance technology of communication. People send messages through letters and there is a post office in each village and city. We wait for the reply of the letter curiously but that beautiful time is replaced by technology which do our too fast but the love and curiosity present in old times are lost due to these technology. Due to daily interaction of people with each other through advance technology, the love and happiness of meeting friends and relatives after a long time also vanished.
Ask your teacher trust me she will give you the explanation you are looking for;)