Question

This scene reveals a conflict between _________.

• A. generosity and frugality
• B. prodigality and profligacy
• C. youth and age
• D. joy and melancholy
• E. expression and emotions

Answer 1

The correct option is E expression and emotions

Option E, conflict between expression and emotions, is the correct answer. This is more apparent in the characterization of the mayor, who expresses humility towards the Earl and his cousin's suit for his daughter, but his emotions are clearly snobbish for he knows his daughter deserves someone better than a shoemaker. The statements of options A,B,C and D are not explicitly reflected in the text and are, therefore, incorrect.