“You have slept precisely one hundred years. I was left here to guard your slumbers; and for one hundred years I have been out under the shed reading a book. The only evil I couldn’t prevent was to keep a broiled fowl from drying up.” Which best expresses the connotation of the word “guard” as it is used by Roger in the excerpt?
Robert is representing himself as Edna’s friend, confidant, and companion.
Robert is representing himself as a loyal servant to Edna’s family, a watchful eye. Robert is representing himself as Edna’s prince, protector, and savior.
Robert is representing himself as Edna’s jail keeper, a barrier to her escape.