Question

What does the phrase “she knew the cold river was creeping up and up to extinguish that eye” reveal about Sykes at the end of the story?
A
He was dying.
B
He was getting cold as a side effect of the snake bite.
C
He would lose his sight because of the snake bite.
D
He could be saved if he was able to get to the river.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A,he was dying

Explanation:

Sykes brought snake into the house to scare Delia,but eventually he was bitten by the snake that he brought home to frighten Delia.

The statement revealed that Sykes after being bitten by the snake began to feel pains to  the extent that he knew that he was going to die.

Without much ado,it is evident that the statement revealed that Sykes was on the verge on death and eventually died,Delia did not provide any help to save his life as she was on revengeful mission

The eye as used represented the Sykes