I'd say the answer is C because that doesn't really narrow down what he is trying to write about. he needs a more complex question for research.
That woman that looks at herself in the mirror for long minutes is very vain. Vain means excessively proud of one's appearence so when someone spends too much time in a mirror, they are considered vain. I have seen this in my daily life because so many women and men spend too much time in front of a mirror just looking at themeselves not even fixing up.
I would say pessimist. In "The Great Gatsby", Gatsby never ends up getting Daisy. He loved her, but all of his efforts were wasted. She never loved him back. I hope this helps!
