CURTIS Naw, she ain't here no more. Died about three
months ago now. You would'a come then, you woulda
seen her. We wrote you, ya know, when she got sick.
RALPH I... I, uh, just wanted to tell her good-bye. Had
some stuff to say. Important stuff. Maybe she left me a
letter or somethin'? That old locket she use to wear?
Which statement most accurately analyzes the aesthetic impact of the
excerpt?
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A. It supports the idea that life is short and death is permanent.
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B. It conveys feelings of powerlessness and grief,
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C. It leaves readers with a sense of frustration and regret.
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D. It uses the locket as a symbol of undying love.