Seated now on the woodpile in Betsy Johnson's cellar, Millicent knew that she had come triumphant through the trial of fire, the searing period of the ego which could end in two kinds of victory for her. The easiest of which would be her coronation as a princess, labeling her conclusively as one of the select flock.

Question

The other victory would be much harder, but she knew that it was what she wanted. It was not that she was being noble or anything. It was just that she had learned there were other ways of getting into the great hall, blazing with lights, of people and of life.

—"Initiation,"
Sylvia Plath

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn about Millicent based on the conflict in the passage?

Millicent would rather do a difficult thing she believes is right than the easy thing.
Millicent cannot wait to be crowned the princess of the sorority.
Millicent now knows that it is wrong to join a sorority.
Millicent has learned how to achieve victory in a conflict with the others in the group.

Answer 1

The best conclusion that can be drawn about Millicent based on the conflict in the passage is:

Millicent would rather do a difficult thing she believes is right than the easy thing.

This conclusion is supported by the passage, which highlights Millicent's understanding that the harder path, while more challenging, aligns with her true desires and values rather than simply seeking the easier route of acceptance and recognition within the group.