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Evgesh-ka
2 months ago
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Read these lines from "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" and answer the question.

English
2 answers:
Naddik [7.5K]2 months ago
6 0

Answers A, B, and C are correct.

The excerpt from "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" depicts William Zanzinger as a wealthy man, identified by his cane and diamond ring. He kills Hattie Carroll, an African American maid.

Bob Dylan’s song highlights not just social and racial prejudice behind the murder but also the legal injustice, since Zanzinger was not held responsible for his crime.

seraphim [7.4K]2 months ago
4 0
I'm not entirely certain what the question asks, but here is my interpretation.
This seems to be an example of social prejudice (possibly legal too if we consider its consequences).

Why it likely isn't the others:
- Racial: The passage doesn't mention race explicitly.
- Possibly legal: The man appears wealthy and may evade punishment for the murder, but this is speculative given only this text.
- Environmental: The environment is not referenced here.

Supporting the social prejudice theory:
- The diamond ring suggests wealth since only affluent individuals can afford such items.
- Mention of a hotel social event points to high social status.
- The victim, Hattie Carroll, is poor, illustrating a social divide.
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