Question

"I hate folks saying that word 'half' brother. How can you be 'half' of a brother? Either you're brothers or you're not!"

"Well," I decided, "that's just the way things are."

"I s'pose." . . .

We looked at each other then. We both knew there was little our daddy ever changed his mind about. We knew, too, our daddy figured sending us off to school was what was best; still I couldn't help but feel something was being wedged between Robert and me.

—The Land,Mildred D. Taylor

What does Paul mean when he says "something was being wedged” between him and his brother Robert?

Paul likes Mitchell better than Robert.
Robert is angry because he wants to become a carpenter.
Robert is embarrassed to be seen with Paul.
Paul is aware of the differences between him and Robert.

Answer 1

Paul's statement that "something was being wedged" between him and his brother Robert suggests that he is conscious of a growing distance or disconnect in their relationship. This implies that Paul is aware of the differences between him and Robert, likely due to their family dynamics and perhaps how they are perceived by others. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**Paul is aware of the differences between him and Robert.**