“Fear not, dearest!” exclaimed he. “Do not shrink from me! Believe me, Georgiana, I even rejoice in this single imperfection, since it will be such a rapture to remove it.”
What can be inferred about Aylmer within these lines? Select the best answer.
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Responses
A) He is primarily concerned for his wife's well-being.
A) He is primarily concerned for his wife's well-being.
B) He is primarily focused on the success of his experiment.
B) He is primarily focused on the success of his experiment.
C) He is relieved that she fainted, as it gives him more time to focus on his work.
C) He is relieved that she fainted, as it gives him more time to focus on his work.
D) He is indifferent to her condition, seeing her as a mere subject in his experiment.
D) He is indifferent to her condition, seeing her as a mere subject in his experiment.
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The best answer is:
B) He is primarily focused on the success of his experiment.
This inference can be drawn from Aylmer's reaction to Georgiana's imperfection, as he expresses joy at the idea of removing it, which indicates his obsession with her flaw and his desire to correct it through experimentation, rather than solely focusing on her emotional or physical well-being.
