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Elizabeth denies that her husband committed adultery to try to protect him but she doesn't know that he already confessed to it. Then she is taken away because she lied in court and John tells her he had already confessed as she is being taken out.
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I agree with the person above - although this wouldn't be my first thought when I hear the word empower, among these answers, the one that seems the most correct is A. to create a strong desire or longing.
For example:
The desire to go home empowered me.
I’m not sure what text you are reading but we haven’t achieved full equality yet with race, there are still forms of segregation and racism in everyday activities that should be easy for people of color as they are for quite people.