Question

from \annes punishment\ which best describes how marillas flashback contributes to the story? a. it reminds her that being a child is difficult and causes her to forgive anne. b. it makes her angry and causes her to punish anne more than she deserves. c. it causes her to sympathize with anne and soften her tone. d. it causes her to become angry at mrs. rachel and revoke annes punishment.

Explanation:

Flash - backs often serve to provide context and emotional depth. In this case, Marilla's flash - back likely makes her empathize with Anne, softening her stance as she recalls the difficulties of being a child.

Answer:

C. It causes her to sympathize with Anne and soften her tone.