39) Why does the author make a point of saying that the flower girl wears a nearly clean apron' and her 'shoddy coat has been tidied a little?"
A)
The author describes her clothes to demonstrate her
role as a contrast to Mrs. Pearce.
The author uses this to show that she has poor taste
B)
in clothing and does not know how to dress well
The author shows that she has made an effort to
o appear presentable although she is from the lower
class.
The author gives these details primarily for the
D) costume designer, so that he or she knows where to
begin.
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