Read the excerpt from "The Legacy of Billy Mason."
"I told you I should have stayed home!" Billy protested plaintively. "I'm missing the first game of the playoffs, and my team really needs me!"
"I understand-" began his father.
"No, you don't understand," said Billy, "because you never cared about anything like I care about baseball, not in your whole life!"
Which sentence best characterizes Billy?
A. He feels misunderstood.
B. He does not like his family.
C. He is angry most of the time.
D. He is obsessed with sports.
Answer (2)
Billy's characterization in the excerpt highlights that he feels misunderstood by his father regarding his passion for baseball. This feeling of misunderstanding reflects the emotional depth he has about sports and family dynamics. Ultimately, the option that best characterizes him is that he feels misunderstood. ;
Billy's characterization in the excerpt suggests that he feels misunderstood by his father regarding his passion for baseball. His strong emotions illustrate that he desires recognition for his interests, indicating his frustration with the lack of understanding from his family. Therefore, the best choice that characterizes him is A. He feels misunderstood.
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