SAT English Practice Question
The novel opens with a description of the protagonist's childhood home, a modest cottage nestled among rolling hills. The author then contrasts this idyllic setting with the harsh realities of the protagonist's adult life in the city, where he struggles to find his place in a world that seems increasingly indifferent to his dreams and aspirations. What is the most likely reason why the writer contrasts the protagonist's childhood home with his adult life?
- A.highlight the protagonist's sense of nostalgia for a simpler time.
- B.emphasize the protagonist's desire for a more fulfilling life.
- C.reveal the protagonist's growing disillusionment with the world.
- D.suggest that the protagonist's childhood experiences have shaped his adult life.
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