Question

questions \i suppose, too, it was partly the effect of sitting in court all day listening to cases. one gets what you might call the judicial temper of mind.\ how does this quote reinforce the characterization of judge pepperleigh? the quote explains a potential reason for judge pepperleighs demeanor and attitude earlier in the passage. the quote reinforces the idea in the last few paragraphs that judge pepperleigh feels exhausted and overworked in his position as a judge. the quote develops judge pepperleigh as a sympathetic character the reader is meant to feel sorry for. the quote describes what judge peperleigh does at his job and introduces the type of cases he presides over later in the passage.

Explanation:

The quote indicates that sitting in court all - day listening to cases affects one's mindset, which can explain Judge Pepperleigh's demeanor and attitude seen earlier in the passage. There is no mention of exhaustion, sympathy - building, or case - type introduction in the quote.

Answer:

The quote explains a potential reason for Judge Pepperleigh’s demeanor and attitude earlier in the passage.