The complete question reads;
Which evidence most clearly shows how Elijah’s remarks contributed to Joe’s demise?
A. “Looka there, folks!” exclaimed Elijah Mosley joyfully, slapping his thigh. “There they go, larger than life and as brassy as tacks.” (Paragraph 2)
B. “He handles that log at the sawmill just like he struts around with another man’s wife — doesn’t care at all.” (Paragraph 5)
C. “Speaking like a man, Joe. Of course, that’s your family situation, but I admire seeing toughness in anyone.” (Paragraph 16)
D. “Oh, I don’t know. You never can foresee. He might shove him around and give him a whacking for being in the way, but Spunk wouldn’t shoot an unarmed individual.” (Paragraph 22)
Answer:
D. “Oh, I don’t know. You never can foresee. He might shove him around and give him a whacking for being in the way, but Spunk wouldn’t shoot an unarmed individual.” (Paragraph 22)
Explanation:
In the short story "SPUNK" by Zora Neale Hurston, which centers around three main characters: Joe, Joe's wife, and Spunk. A conflict arises when Spunk has an affair with Joe's spouse, leading Joe, feeling distressed, to confront Spunk, with Elijah’s comments ultimately leading to his death.
