optimistic
nostalgic
ironic
romantic
b. Your friend suddenly explodes in anger at you for no apparent reason.
c. You begin to feel a sense of discomfort with your friend.
d. Your friend begins finding excuses to break lunch dates with you.
RUTH. (Indifferently) Yeah?
Based on the stage directions, what is the most reasonable inference you can make about how Ruth feels?
A. Ruth doesn't know how to accept a compliment from Walter.
B. Ruth isn't moved by Walter's attempt at "sweet talk."
C. Ruth regrets having married Walter Younger.
D. Ruth is resentful that Walter doesn't have a job to go to.
B. An illegal action
C. A popular action
D. An expensive action
Answer:
B. A conflict between the boy and the girl
Explanation:
A conflict in a story is a barrier or hurdle between two characters in the story that must be overcome for the plot to move to a conclusive end. In the story titled 'Araby', there is a conflict between the boy and Mangan's sister.
He has an attraction for her which he tries to convey. His efforts at this can be seen in his willingness to go all the way to the bazaar to purchase something nice for the girl at her request. He also battled with his internal feelings whenever he saw the girl.