Question

that courage like a rock, which she
has no more need of, and i have.

which sentence best explains how the simile reflects on the
speaker’s mother?

○ it shows that she was strong.

○ it shows that she was weak.

○ it shows she lacked courage.

○ it shows that she was cold and heartless.

Explanation:

The simile compares the mother's courage to a rock, which is a universal symbol of strength, stability, and resilience. The line states she no longer needs this courage, implying she possessed this rock-like strength previously. The other options contradict the positive, strong connotation of the rock simile.

Answer:

It shows that she was strong.