He himself had taken chances before, in his own time, but he felt too much of a father. He had worked and slaved for his family and the land had not betrayed him. He saw nothing now but disaster and death for his son out there in the world. Lions had long since vanished but he knew of worse animals of prey. . . .
What does the land likely represent to Old Musconi?
A. security, protection, family
B. opportunity, risk, reward
C. frustration, disappointment, children
D. suffering, loneliness, betrayal
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The land likely represents to Old Musconi:
A. security, protection, family
In the passage, Old Musconi reflects on his experiences and emotions tied to the land he has worked hard for, implying a sense of stability and connection to his family. He feels a protective instinct over his son in the face of potential dangers in the wider world, contrasting it with the trust he has in the land that has not betrayed him.
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