I've never read "Charles" but I would say it would be
C) <span>Laurie's teacher, who prides herself on being calm, loses her temper.</span>
Answer: Coyotito is the infant son of Juana and Kino in John Steinbeck's The Pearl. When Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, his mother tries to suck out the poison, but wants to take him to a doctor. ... When Coyotito cries out, one of the men who is tracking Kino shoots towards the sound and kills Coyotito.
Explanation: i hope this helps
This passage has a melancholic mood. You can tell this due to some specific key words: "dull", "dark", "soundless." They all have a negative connotation. The imagery of a lone rider in a dreary and dull country under the oppressive sky may clue you in that the overall passage has a sad tone to it. Even later in the passage the author states that the scene is melancholic.
