Question 44
Literary Appreciation: Prose and DramaGraham Greene, The Heart of the Matter (extract)
Graham Greene, The Heart of the Matter: The man's reactions to the presence of the dying child show that he is
- A.tolerant
- B.compassionate
- C.prayerful
- D.loving
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (compassionate)
Explanation
He feels the child's suffering so deeply that he offers his own peace to God in exchange for hers, which shows compassion.