Question

which line from robinson crusoe best supports the theme of gratitude?
a. so xury and i went to work with him: but xury was much the better workman at it, for i knew very ill how to do it (24).
b. no joy at a thing of so mean a nature was ever equal to mine, when i had found that i had made an earthen pot that would bear the fire (109).
c. for never man had a more faithful, loving, sincere servant, than friday was to me; without passions, sullenness, or designs, perfectly obliged and engaged (186).
d. i smiled to myself at the sight of this money. o drug! said i aloud, what art thou good for? thou art not worth to me (50)

Explanation:

• Option A: Just describes working with Xury and the narrator's lack of skill. No gratitude shown.
• Option B: Expresses joy at making a pot that can bear fire. But it's more about personal achievement and joy rather than gratitude.
• Option C: The narrator is expressing gratitude for having Friday as a servant. Words like "faithful, loving, sincere" show appreciation.
• Option D: The narrator is mocking the money. No gratitude.

Answer:

C. [F]or never man had a more faithful, loving, sincere servant, than Friday was to me; without passions, sullenness, or designs, perfectly obliged and engaged (186)