Question

from the shakespeare story-book
by mary macleon and william shakespeare (excerpt)
(1) valentine had spoken many wise words to proteus on the folly of being in love, but he had not been long in milan before he was in just the same sad plight that he had cautioned his friend against. the duke of milan had a beautiful daughter called silvia, and it was with her that valentine fell deeply in love. she returned his affection, and they became secretly betrothed, but they dared not let this be known, for her father favoured another suitor, sir thurio, a rich and well - born gentleman, but foolish and extremely vain.
(2) the duke of milan, as was the custom in those days, thought himself at perto liberty to dispose of his daughter in marriage as best pleased himself, with but scant regard for her own feelings on the subject. he suspected there was some love between silvia and valentine, and saw many little things when they thought him blind. he often determined to forbid valentine his court and his daughters company, but, fearing that his jealousy might perhaps be leading him into error, and that he might bring disgrace unworthily upon valentine, he resolved not to act rashly, but by gentle means to try to discover the truth. in the meanwhile he kept a strict watch over silvia, and, fearing some attempt on the part of the young lovers to escape secretly, he gave directions that silvia should be lodged in an upper tower, the key of which was brought every night to hir self.
(3) matters were in this state when, to valentines great joy, proteus arrived at the court of m lan. in the ill warmth of his generous heart, valentine
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select the correct answer.
read the passage and examine the painting. each work features silvia. how is she treated differently in the painting as compared to the passage?
a. silvias royal status is emphasized in the painting, but her role in society is not mentioned in the passage.
b. silvias feelings for valentine are briefly mentioned in the passage, but the painting clearly reveals them.
c. silvia is given human qualities in the passage, but her appearance in the painting is indistinct and ghostlike.
d. silvia is the main subject of the painting, but she not the focus of the passage.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage mentions Silvia as the Duke of Milan's daughter (indicating her status), so this option is incorrect.
• Option B: The passage says "She returned his affection" (clearly mentions her feelings), so this option is incorrect.
• Option C: There is no indication in the passage or assumption about the painting that Silvia is ghost - like.
• Option D: The passage focuses on Valentine, Proteus, and the Duke's actions regarding Silvia (e.g., Valentine's love, Duke's watch over her). A painting can have Silvia as the main subject while the text has other focal points.

Answer:

D. Silvia is the main subject of the painting, but she not the focus of the passage.