Read this excerpt from The Little Foxes.HORACE. Well, Oscar, you’ve grown very unselfish. What’s happened to you?(LEO enters from dining room.)BEN (quickly, before OSCAR can answer) Oscar doesn’t mind. Not worth fighting about now, eh, Oscar?OSCAR. (angrily) I’ll get mine in the end. You can be sure of that. I’ve got my son’s future to think about.What do the stage directions reveal about Ben?
Answer
A
They illustrate Ben’s feelings of annoyance toward his brother.
B
They reveal Ben’s belief that he is the only one who understands financial situations.
C
They imply Ben’s desire to avoid uncomfortable confrontations.
D
They demonstrate Ben’s care and concern for his brother’s well-being.
Explanation
The direction “quickly, before OSCAR can answer” shows Ben interrupting to steer the conversation away from Oscar’s response. By saying it is “not worth fighting about now,” he tries to prevent an uncomfortable confrontation. This supports the idea that Ben wants to avoid conflict, not that he is showing concern for Oscar’s well-being.
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