Question

A student is writing a paragraph about "Broken Chain" that makes the point that Alfonso does not like the way he looks. What would be the best illustration of this point?

He sees his teeth as a “pile of wrecked cars.”
He “looks down at his shoes” when he talks to Sandra.
He studies his new haircut in the mirror.
He constantly compares himself to his brother.

Answer 1

He sees his teeth as a “pile of wrecked cars.”

That simile is direct evidence that Alfonso views his appearance negatively; the others show shyness or comparison but not as clearly self-disgust about how he looks.