Question

In paragraph 3 of the excerpt, Miriam recognizes that her father "knew how hateful all the world of women were and despised them." In paragraph 4, she says that her father "never included her with them" but goes on to explain that there are exceptions to this.

What do Miriam's thoughts reveal about her father's character?

A.
They reveal that he is an ambiguous character with traits that seem to be contradictory.

B.
They reveal that he is an absurd character whose actions are to be ignored.

C.
They reveal that he is a harsh critic of everyone other than himself.

D.
They reveal that he is physically close to, yet emotionally disconnected from, his wife and daughters.

Answer 1

A.

Miriam’s thoughts show conflicting attitudes: he broadly despises “all the world of women” yet excludes (or sometimes includes) Miriam, revealing contradictory, ambiguous feelings rather than simple absurdity, blanket self-righteousness, or specifically physical closeness with emotional distance.