English, 25.01.2021 21:40 isabelcrosabal

Read the excerpt from "Violets" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson. And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely

fancy on the wife's part, or did the husband really sigh,-a long, quivering breath of remembrance?

Which explains the most likely purpose of placing this question at the end of the story?

o The author intends for the reader to develop sympathy for the character of the wife.

The author intends for the reader to develop a dislike of the girl who sent the violets.

O The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband's inner life and emotions.

The author intends for the reader to reflect further on the funeral of the young girl.

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