Question

Which statement best explains how the phrase "her arms, bare to the elbow, brown, and modelled after those of the Arlesian Venus" impacts the meaning of the story?
A. It illustrates Mercédès' beauty and explains why Fernand is so in love with her.


B. It highlights the importance of beauty to the villagers of Catalans, especially among the women.


C . It emphasizes how Mercédès looks like a villager of the Catalans and, therefore,

should only marry someone from the Catalans.


D. It shows how modest the women of the Catalans are and why they need to marry within the village.

Answer 1

It illustrates Mercédès' beauty and explains why Fernand is so in love with her.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

This phrase has been taken from the chapter "The Catalans" in "The Count of Monte Cristo". This has been written by Alexandre Dumas, Pere. In this phrase, it has been described how beautiful Mercedes is.

She is a young girl with beautiful physical appearance and because of this Fernand can not control himself looking at her. He is sitting a little far from her and is just gazing at her and admiring her beauty.