Question

What do the prostitutes in the novel offer Pecola that others do not?

• A. Spiritual guidance
• B. Empathy and kindness
• C. Educational help
• D. Medical care

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Empathy and kindness

China, Poland, and Miss Marie, despite being socially marginalized, treat Pecola with warmth and acceptance, offering a brief contrast to the cruelty she faces elsewhere.