After a bend in the road, we came upon the big tree, the same tree we had sat under an hour ago. We had been going in circles.

Question

"Just perfect," Tom said, and slumped back down under the tree.

What does the sarcasm Tom uses show about his attitude?

a. It shows that Tom likes to tease the narrator
b. It shows that Tom always looks on the bright side
c. It shows that Tom is thinking of a solution
d. It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation

Answer 1

d. It shows that Tom is frustrated with the situation.

Tom's sarcastic remark, "Just perfect," indicates that he is not genuinely pleased with their current predicament of going in circles. Instead, it reflects his frustration or disappointment regarding their inability to navigate properly.