Question

which statement from \john redding goes to sea\ best supports the idea that the author, zora neale hurston, was an independent woman who longed to escape her small hometown?
\pa, when ah gets as big as you ahm goin farther than them ships. ahm goin to where the sky touches the ground.\
\well, son, when ah wuz a boy ah said ah wuz goin too, but heah ah am. ah hopes you have bettah luck than me.\
\well, well, doan cry. ah thought youse uh grown up man. men doan cry lak babies. you mustnt take it too hard bout yo ships. you gotta git uster things gittin tied up...\
alfred reddings brown face grew wistful for a moment, and the child noticing it, asked quickly: \do weeds tangle up folks too, pa?\

Explanation:

The correct quote directly expresses a strong desire to travel far beyond the limits of the current environment, mirroring the idea of longing to escape a small hometown and having an independent, ambitious spirit that aligns with the description of Hurston. The other quotes focus on regret, consolation, or a metaphor about being trapped, not the active, independent longing to escape.

Answer:

A. "Pa, when ah gets as big as you Ah'm goin' farther than them ships. Ah'm goin' to where the sky touches the ground."