Esperanza looked up to see Miguel, holding a broom and a dustpan. But he wasn't laughing. She looked down and bit her lip so she wouldn't cry in front of him.
He shut the door, then stood in front of her and said, "How would you know how to sweep a floor? The only thing that you ever learned was how to give orders. That is not your fault. Anza, look at me."
She looked up.
"Pay attention," he said, his face serious. "You hold the broom like this. One hand here and the other here."
Which is the best description of how Miguel’s character is revealed in his response to Esperanza?
Miguel is understanding when Esperanza feels badly about her new responsibilities. He teaches her how to sweep.
Miguel is impatient when he sees Esperanza crying. He wants her to hurry up and learn how to sweep.
Miguel is discouraged when Esperanza feels badly about sweeping. He feels that their problems are his fault.
Miguel is humorous when Esperanza feels sad. He tries to make her laugh and forget about sweeping
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The best description of how Miguel’s character is revealed in his response to Esperanza is:
Miguel is understanding when Esperanza feels badly about her new responsibilities. He teaches her how to sweep.
This option captures Miguel's supportive nature as he steps in to help Esperanza learn a new skill, recognizing her feelings and offering guidance rather than criticism.
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