Question

part a
how does the narrators response to watching his brother enjoy the gooseberries develop his character?
it emphasizes the narrators satisfaction that the gooseberries were a first attempt at producing something homegrown.
it displays the narrators relief that his brother did not have an outburst about the gooseberries sourness.
it illustrates the narrators unwillingness to indulge delusion for the sake of ease or comfort.
it shows the narrators delight for his brother in reliving a childhood memory.

Explanation:

The narrator's response shows a complex emotional - state. He is not overly positive or negative about the gooseberries. There is no indication of satisfaction about home - grown produce, relief about the taste, or delight in childhood memory. Instead, it reflects his unwillingness to ignore reality for comfort. He sees his brother's enjoyment in a more realistic and somewhat critical light.

Answer:

It illustrates the narrator's unwillingness to indulge delusion for the sake of ease or comfort.