Despondence- a feeling of dejection and depression
lamentations- an expression of regret or grief
solace- comfort during a period of sorrow
According to these definitions, the answer that makes most sense is c, because he would not find despondence or lamentation from having his favorite toy.
There are many two syllable words whose meaning can change depending on which syllable is stressed. For example, when the stress is on the second syllable of the word “desert” (deSERT), it is a verb meaning to abandon.
The protagonist is the central figure, about whom most of the story revolves, and who is "followed" in the story.
In the case of "The Little Match Girl" this is the girl herself, so the correct answer is
<span>D. The little match girl</span>
