Question

The storm raged outside, the wind howling like a wild animal. Emily watched the waves crash against the shore, the water rising dangerously close to the edge of her porch. She clutched her phone, listening to the latest weather alert. “Evacuate immediately,” the voice warned, but Emily’s eyes remained fixed on the ocean, her mind racing with what she might lose if she left.

Question:
What does Emily’s reaction to the evacuation warning suggest?

She plans to leave as soon as possible.

She is scared but unwilling to leave her home

She doesn't believe the storm is as dangerous as the warning suggests

Answer 1

Emily's reaction to the evacuation warning suggests that she is scared but unwilling to leave her home. Her fixation on the ocean and concern about what she might lose indicate a deep emotional attachment to her surroundings, despite the danger posed by the storm.