Jeeves Takes Charge

Question

by P. G. Wodehouse

'I mean it. You may look on it as a test, Bertie. If you have the resource and courage to carry this thing through, I will take it as evidence that you are not the vapid and shiftless person most people think you. If you fail, I shall know that your Aunt Agatha was right when she called you a spineless invertebrate and advised me strongly not to marry you. It will be perfectly simple for you to intercept the manuscript, Bertie. It only requires a little resolution.'

'But suppose Uncle Willoughby catches me at it? He'd cut me off with a bob.'

'If you care more for your uncle's money than for me—'

'No, no! Rather not!'

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Why does the author use a metaphor in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

to convey Florence’s desperation in asking Bertie to destroy the manuscript
to convey Florence’s desperation in asking Bertie to destroy the manuscript

to emphasize that some people view Bertie as lacking courage and character
to emphasize that some people view Bertie as lacking courage and character

to show how much Florence trusts Bertie
to show how much Florence trusts Bertie

to highlight that Bertie is financially dependent on Uncle Willoughby

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to emphasize that some people view Bertie as lacking courage and character.

This choice directly relates to the context of the passage, where Florence challenges Bertie's character and resourcefulness, implying that others, like Aunt Agatha, perceive him negatively.