Question

Which of the following best expresses the meaning of Troy's statement that "There ought not never have been no time called too early!" (line 58881) ?

• A. We should judge past conditions in light of their historical context.
• B. It is a shame that we must wait for society's flaws to be corrected by progress and social change.
• C. Most individuals are born before the time period in which they could most prosper or succeed.
• D. The language we use to describe the world affects the way we experience the world.
• E. Despite the appearance of progress, social conditions do not really improve.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It is a shame that we must wait for society's flaws to be corrected by progress and social change.

Central to the passage is the idea of 'colored boys' in baseball and football. When Troy gives the statement in question, its a criticism of how due to racism and other issues there was a late entry of colored men into the sports mentioned. It was after Troy's, a colored man who played baseball, time. In this context, option B is the only choice that best expresses the meaning of the statement in question.