Question

Which excerpt from Zora Neale Hurston’s “John Redding Goes to Sea” describes the awkward relationship John has with the others in the village? Perhaps ten-year-old John was puzzling to the simple folk there in the Florida woods for he was an imaginative child and fond of day-dreams. Often he was a knight bestride a fiery charger prancing down the white shell road that led to distant lands. One day his father came upon him scolding the weeds for stopping his sea-going vessels. "Alf, you ain't gone crazy, is you? John kain't help wantin' tuh stray off, cause he's got a spell. on 'im; but you oughter be shamed to be encouragin' him . . ."

Answer 1

This short story by Zora Neale Hurston is about a boy named John who wants to explore the life, have adventures. When story begins his mother claims that her boy is strange while arguing with her husband. After the discussion there are lines that follow: "Perhaps ten-year-old John was puzzling to the simple folk there in the Florida woods for he was an imaginative child and fond of day-dreams." The lines in comparison with other options, show the true nature of the boy with his surrounding and therefore it is the correct option.

 

Answer 2

Answer:

"Perhaps ten-year-old John was puzzling to the simple folk there in the Florida woods for he was an imaginative child and fond of day-dreams."

Explanation:

This short story by Zora Neale Hurston is about a kid named John who needs to investigate the life, have undertakings. At the point when story starts his mom asserts that her kid is unusual while contending with her significant other. After the exchange there are lines that pursue: The lines in examination with different choices, demonstrate the genuine idea of the kid with his encompassing and in this manner it is the right choice.