Question

question 19 of 20
read the following passage from \the jilting of granny weatherall\:
the light was blue from cornelias silk lampshades. no sort of light at all, just hippedy. you had to live forty years with kerosene lamps to appreciate honest electricity. she felt very strong and she saw doctor harry with a rosy nimbus around him.
which statement provides the best analysis of the passages symbolism?
a. the nimbus represents granny weatheralls changing perceptions.
b. granny weatheralls letters are symbols for her secrets.
c. doctor harry is granny weatheralls estranged love.
d. the electric light stands for granny weatheralls anger.

Explanation:

The passage describes Granny Weatherall seeing a rosy nimbus around Doctor Harry. The nimbus is a symbol that reflects her changing mental - state and perceptions as she nears the end of her life. The other options (letters, Doctor Harry as a lost love, electric light as anger) are not supported by this passage.

Answer:

A. The nimbus represents Granny Weatherall's changing perceptions.