Question

To prove to you in action how I despise all that you live by, I renounce the two millions of which I once dreamed as of paradise and which now I despise. To deprive myself of the right to the money I shall go out from here five hours before the time fixed, and so break the compact… "What does this paragraph say about the lawyer's character at this point of the story?A.He is willing to live by his new convictions.B.He has gone insane and hates riches.C.He was never willing to live up to the bet.D.He no longer believes in life imprisonment.

Answer 1

Answer: The lawyers character at this point of the story is:

A. He is willing to live by his new convictions.

Explanation: The lawyer who is now willing to despise the money which was pleasing to him, is now ready to stand by what he believes in, therefore, he is willing to live by his new convictions.