The correct answer among all the other choices is A.) attributes. This element is analogous to "sweet herbs" in this analogy from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Thank you for posting your question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.
At first the people does not bluntly show gratitude to Jim, they treat what he does as his work which does not need gratitude. Later on, they learned that they must thank him for his work even if he gets paid for doing it. They should still show gratitude to him, this boosts his morale and will make him enjoy his work more.
Answer:
do something in a haughty way, as though it is below one's dignity or level of importance
Explanation: Jem thought this task was below him
