Question

analyze how the authors of “Tears of Grass” and “Weeping Willows do not Weep” each present conflicting arguments about plants feeling pain.
A “Tears of Grass” argues some plants have special organs to defend from pain while “Weeping Willows do not Weep” claims a plant’s nervous system is too simple to show a reaction.
B “Tears of Grass” argues plants show chemical evidence of feeling pain while “Weeping Willows do not Weep” claims the plants’ reaction to being hurt does not mean feeling pain.
C “Tears of Grass” stresses on pain being a human/animal concept while “Weeping Willows do not Weep” claims the plants’ reaction to being hurt is similar to an animal’s response.
D “Tears of Grass” stresses plants alert other plants and birds when hurt while “Weeping Willows do not Weep” claims the plants react to being hurt without communicating.

Answer 1

B

"Tears of Grass" presents biochemical and signaling evidence (plants release hormones/chemicals and show measurable responses) as supporting the idea that plants can feel pain. "Weeping Willows do not Weep" acknowledges those reactions but argues they are automatic physiological processes without subjective experience — so a reaction to damage is not the same as feeling pain.