Question

In “Those Winter Sundays,” the narrator’s recalls his life at home as a child as anything but pleasant. However, when looking back years later, he realizes:
a)
His father was an inconsiderate, selfish person.


b)
His father may have been harsh, but he acted out of duty and love.


c)
His father wasn’t really his father at all.


d)
His father had many secrets hidden from the family.

Answer 1

Answer: b) His father may have been harsh, but he acted out of duty and love. 

The speaker's father has unique ways of showing love to his family. He was working all week to provide for the family but may be strict in house rules that his child was against it. The speaker then realized that everything his father did was for their benefit.