Splurge. It also means to buy but is always used in reference to buying too much, which would give it a negative connotation, different than that of the word 'buy'.
Which statement best explains swift’s use of rhetoric in this passage
The answer is D. Pity
Cathy’s love for Linton is just pity. Cathy is physically attracted to Hareton and it quite obvious that Hareton has the same feelings towards Cathy. Hareton even tries to become better as a person and has even become jealous of Linton.