Based on the dialogue between Ruth and Walter in the following excerpt, how would you describe their relationship? Walter: You w
ant to know what I was thinking ‘bout in the bathroom or not! Ruth: I know what you thinking ‘bout. Walter: (Ignoring her) ‘Bout what me and Willy Harris was talking about last night. Ruth: (Immediately—a refrain) Willy Harris is a good-for-nothing loudmouth. Walter: Anybody who talks to me has got to be a good-for-nothing loudmouth, ain’t he? . . . A. happy B. curious C. thoughtful D. strained
Based on the dialogue between Ruth and Walter in the following excerpt, the best description of their relationship would be that it is STRAINED.
This is because, according to their dialogue, both parties are not happy and do not trust each other so they keep talking and arguing to the point of exasperation.
