Question

\well, dad, you wont mind about that once i make partner at the firm. youll be too excited bragging about your brilliant daughter.\ \oh, of course. i hear merkel & sons puts high value on greed, dishonesty, and exploitation. theyll have you on the fast track to the corner office in no time. ill have so much to tell everyone. my little girl.\ what is the meaning behind the sarcasm in this passage? a. the father doesnt really have anyone to brag to, even though hes proud. b. the father was once a corrupt executive who now regrets his decisions. c. the father is deeply disappointed in his daughters lack of morals. d. the father is just pretending to understand the corporate world of his daughter.

Explanation:

The father uses sarcasm by highlighting negative traits (greed, dishonesty, exploitation) that he claims the firm values, which aligns with his daughter's goal to make partner there. This reveals he disapproves of the firm's (and by extension his daughter's acceptance of) unethical standards, showing disappointment in her lack of moral concern.

Answer:

C. The father is deeply disappointed in his daughter's lack of morals.