Question

In Hard Times by Charles Dickens, Mr. Gradgrind’s comparison of people to “reasoning animals” shows that he _____.

A- Believes that students cannot be well trained

B- Has a forward-thinking view of humans’ behavior

C- Thinks that individuals have a wild and intuitive side to them

D- Does not regard emotions and imagination as important personal qualities

Answer 1

i think it shows that he : D. does not regard emotions and imagination as important personal qualities. one think that differentiate human and animals are the existence of emotions and imagination that could influence human's decision. meanwhile, Animals only rely on their instinct to survive