Question

Why does Sir Oliver choose Charles over Joseph to inherit his fortune, despite Charles’s wastefulness?

• A. Because Charles is more financially responsible than Joseph
• B. Because Charles has a higher social status than Joseph
• C. Because Charles has a deeper respect for the family’s honour than Joseph
• D. Because Charles performs better in business than Joseph

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Because Charles has a deeper respect for the family’s honour than Joseph

• Even though Charles is wasteful and in debt, he maintains the reputation of the Surface family by using their name to secure loans.

• This respect for the family name and legacy is seen as more important than Joseph’s financial prudence. Joseph, on the other hand, is driven purely by self-interest and is more concerned with accumulating wealth for himself, without any real regard for the family’s honour or reputation.