Question

Lines 27-28 (“Their . . . to me”) emphasize the speaker’s sense that her
current sadness and recent disappointment are temporary

A

academic knowledge and professional training have not sufficiently prepared her

B

career goals are at odds with her long-held beliefs

C

personal pride and strong ambition have sustained her

D

past life and true identity are always present

Answer 1

Personal pride and stong ambition have sustained the speaker

Answer: Option (C) is correct

Explanation:

I think it is personal pride and strong ambition of the speaker that has sustained her. It shows that the speaker is highly ambitious and has immense pride in herself. This helps her a lot in overcoming any kind of disappointment.

Even if currently she is experiencing sadness but she can overcome it as it is temporary and will vanish soon because of her strong ambition and personal pride.