Answer to Question #282218 in English for Andrew

Question

Scenario:

Early in the school year, Chris who started as varsity in basketball, asked Clarisse for a date. Clarisse was not attracted to Chris and politely declined. A few weeks later Clarisse tried out for cheerleading and made it. Several of the other cheerleaders were dating boys on the team. When Chris asked Clarisse to go with him to a party that the team was having after an important game, she accepted.

1. Based on the scenario given, how does the social context of Clarisse influence her in making her own decision?

2. Who do you think is/are the intended readers of the short story Last Leaf by O. Henry?

3. In your opinion, how does the present COVID-19 pandemic affect the literary prowess of individuals?

Answer 1

1) clarisse's social life influences her decision social matters. Meaning she has been into association with her friends for sometime which made her not to accept Chris's date.

2) The short story last leaf is intended to introverts who rarely associate with strangers

3) Covid 19 has influenced people's ability to adventure and explore, making more people to stay indoors,this leads many people to be introverts.