Which excerpt from "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" contains an example?
A. She was ravenous for a son-in-law.
B. The old woman agreed with him that this was so.
C. "Teach her to say something else," the old woman said.
D. The old woman said she would give him the money.
Answer (1)
The most revealing excerpt from the story is "She was ravenous for a son-in-law," as it highlights the old woman's desperate desire for a connection through familial ties. The other options provide insight but lack the depth of character motivation exemplified in this line. This excerpt effectively captures the themes of longing and desperation central to O'Connor's work. ;
