Question
Proctor says in the beginning that, “It’s winter in here yet. On Sunday I let you come with me and we’ll walk the farm together, I never see such a load of flowers on the earth.” The use of the word “winter” in this passage suggests:
(1 point)
Responses
a. Proctor prefers the color of springtime.
a. Proctor prefers the color of springtime.
b. Proctor wishes to protect Elizabeth from the cold.
b. Proctor wishes to protect Elizabeth from the cold.
c. Proctor feels his home is uninviting.
c. Proctor feels his home is uninviting.
d. Proctor wants Elizabeth to have all the flowers she desires.
(1 point)
Responses
a. Proctor prefers the color of springtime.
a. Proctor prefers the color of springtime.
b. Proctor wishes to protect Elizabeth from the cold.
b. Proctor wishes to protect Elizabeth from the cold.
c. Proctor feels his home is uninviting.
c. Proctor feels his home is uninviting.
d. Proctor wants Elizabeth to have all the flowers she desires.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
c. Proctor feels his home is uninviting.
The use of the word “winter” suggests a cold, uninviting atmosphere in Proctor’s home, reflecting the emotional distance and tensions present in his relationship with Elizabeth at that moment.
c. Proctor feels his home is uninviting.
The use of the word “winter” suggests a cold, uninviting atmosphere in Proctor’s home, reflecting the emotional distance and tensions present in his relationship with Elizabeth at that moment.