Question

In "Arrangement in Black and White," why does the woman cut herself off several times during her conversation with Walter Williams?
She forgets what she intended to say.
She is distracted by her attraction to the man.
She thinks that the man does not understand her.
She has to stop herself from saying racist remarks.

Answer 1

I have a strong feeling it's C. but I'm not sure

Answer 2

Answer:

She thinks that the man does not understand her.

Explanation:

In "Arrangement in Black and White," we witness an important contradiction that was prevalent during the years of segregation. The woman in the story claims that she has no problem with black people, and that she can even consider them her friends. She has met others before, and she thinks there is nothing wrong with interacting with them. However, even though the woman is trying to be open-minded, when she meets Walter Williams she is very patronizing, even cutting herself off several times because of her belief that the man cannot understand her.