Which statement is true of both mr. shiftlet and mrs. crater? a. they believe that lucynell will not find a husband. b. they use lucynell to get what they want. c. they see lucynell as a beautiful woman and a burden. d. they see lucynell as a potential partner for mr. shiftlet.

they use lucynell to get what they want

Both Mr. Shiftlet and Mrs. Crater use Lucynell to get what they want (B).

Mrs. Crater sees Mr. Shiftlet as a potential husband for her daughter and help around the farm. She lies about young Lucynell's age in order to make her seem more attractive. However, Mr. Shiftlet is only interested in the car, but agrees to marry young Lucynell in order to obtain it. He eventually marries her and leaves her stranded, claiming she is a hitchhiker.

the answer would be logic.