Paragraph 11 and 12
“So, you came on the mere chance of the child being curable? And, do you suppose I am going to leave my money to him? No!” he cried vehemently. “My own life is too precarious for me at this stage to delay longer the settling of my affairs. My niece’s child is still my heir. I regard the other,” pointing to Charlie, “as non-existent. For heaven’s sake, don’t let me have my feelings harrowed further by the sight of that poor idiot any more. The mother shall have a handsome annuity because I pity her.”
And that day Lord Welbury made his will, leaving his immense fortune as he had said.
| Understanding the passage: (i) Why do you think he reacted this way? (Make Connection; infer reason) (ii) What can you conclude of his relationship with Charlie? (Infer character’s attitude) (iii) How does this sentence reveal that which was previously concealed? (evaluate juxtaposition) (iv) What tone is used here? (Infer Character’s attitude) |
9. Quote a sentence from paragraph 11 that suggests Lord Welbury’s feeling of detest towards Charlie.
| Understanding the question: “Quote a sentence…that suggests” requires you to identify text that supports the given conclusion. |