Picking up the story after a major event in it, like the expulsion of Satan and the fallen angels from heaven, follows the tradition of an epic beginning <em>media res</em>, in the middle of things. Homer did this first in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Answer:
- A. It is the Spring Fragrance's fifth wedding anniversary, and Mr. Spring Fragrance is eager to celebrate with his wife.
- B. Mr. Spring Fragrance discusses the meaning of the verse he overhears with a young man who lives next door.
Explanation:
In this short story titled <em>Mrs. Spring Fragrance </em>by<em> Edith Eaton</em>, we learn about Laura who has befriended the titular character. Laura is to be betrothed to a man she does not want and Mrs. Fragrance comforts her with poetry.
Mr Fragrance overhears their conversation and ponders on it while touching a gift he bought for his wife to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.
He then discusses the lines he heard with a young man who lived next door to him and unhappy with the explanation.
C He has the Monkey King”s name carved into his finger.
