Asked by jj
Read paragraph 18.
She understood. Under the trees in Washington Square, she found herself desperately reaching back into the past. She had been older than he then in Ohio. Now she was not young at all. Bill was still young.
Which word best describes Mary in this excerpt?
A.
conceited
B.
courageous
C.
insecure
D.
excited
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C. insecure
She’s anxiously comparing herself to Bill, worrying about her age and “desperately reaching back into the past,” which shows self-doubt rather than pride, courage, or excitement.
She’s anxiously comparing herself to Bill, worrying about her age and “desperately reaching back into the past,” which shows self-doubt rather than pride, courage, or excitement.
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