Paragraph 2 gives examples of interactions Akaky has with a porter and an assistant to the head clerk. How do these interactions
help develop the central themes of the text? A
They call attention to the fact that even the most minor workers in the office treat Akaky with disdain.
B
They allow the reader to contrast Akaky's incompetence with the more professional work of his colleagues.
C
They hint that Akaky's unwillingness to speak up for himself is the cause of his troubles.
D
They introduce the idea that the way Akaky is treated is to be expected in a typical office environment.
The public shy away from romantic stories about minorities unless the story involves ideas of racial matters.
The answer is B.. hope that helped you :)
