Read this excerpt from Passage 1 "He is amazed, but stands rejoicing in his doubt:
while fearful there is some mistake, again
and yet again, gives trial to his hopes
by touching with his hand. It must be flesh!" (Lines 35-38)
How does the phrase rejoicing in his doubt impact the meaning of Passage 1?
a. It emphasizes Pygmalion's worried uncertainty that he has lost his mind.
b. It portrays Pygmalion's arrogant satisfaction that he managed to trick Venus.
c. it portrays Pygmalion's hopeful ignorance that Venus fulfilled her promise to him.
d. It emphasizes Pygmalion's optimistic disbelief that his ivory statue has come to life.