Question

part b
which of these statements from the first woman best supports the answer to part a?

a. first woman. what odds then? what odds, mrs. dilber? every person has a right to take care of themselves.

b. first woman. who’s the worse for the loss of a few things like these? not a dead man, i suppose?

c. first woman. if he wanted to keep ’em after he was dead, the wicked old screw, why wasn’t he natural in his lifetime?

d. first woman. whose else’s do you think? he isn’t likely to catch cold without ’em, i daresay.

Explanation:

To determine the best supporting statement, we analyze each option. Option C implies a judgment of the dead man (calling him a "wicked old screw") and questions his actions in life, which likely supports a Part A answer related to the First Woman's view of the dead man's character or actions. Options A is about self - care/right, B is about the dead man not being harmed by loss, and D is about the dead man not needing the items. So C provides a more critical view of the dead man that would support a relevant Part A answer.

Answer:

C. First Woman. If he wanted to keep ’em after he was dead, the wicked old screw, why wasn't he natural in his lifetime?