this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a:
author edith wharton brings together the themes of poverty and personal endurance. how does the interaction of these two themes impact the reader?
a
the reader learns that poverty takes away man's ability to think clearly, and endurance cannot stop this effect.
b
the reader sees that personal endurance is powerless against the threats of poverty.
c
the reader understands that neither poverty nor endurance affects human circumstances.
d
the reader understands that personal endurance and thoughtful planning can somewhat mitigate the effects of poverty.
part b:
select the evidence from "the triumph of night" that supports the answer to part a.
a
faxon realizes that no one from weymore has come to pick him up.
b
faxon thinks about the inadequacy of his paper–thin overcoat, but he does not let fear of the bitter cold paralyze his ability to think or plan.
c
the young secretary has been in this situation before and rather relishes the challenge of finding a way to get to the mansion.
d
the young secretary gets excited by the idea of not having to tread through the snow after all.