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This question is based on Literary Principles. ‘He would hear the heavy uneven breathing of…

This question is based on Literary Principles.
‘He would hear the heavy uneven breathing of the child. It was as if she were carrying a weight with great effort up a long hill…He prayed again ”Father, look after her. Give her peace…Take away my peace forever, but give her peace” Graham Greene, The Heart of the Matter.
The man’s reactions to the presence of the dying child show that he is
  • A.
    tolerant
  • B.
    compassionate
  • C.
    prayerful
  • D.
    loving
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation