Question

What event causes Cholly to lose his will to live?

• A. His mother's abandonment
• B. His failed marriage with Pauline
• C. The birth of Pecola's child
• D. His arrest

Answer 1

Answer:

B. His failed marriage with Pauline

Cholly’s broken relationship with Pauline and his inability to create a healthy family environment contribute to his self-destruction and emotional collapse.