Which element from the original text is captured in an ideal literary translation?
a. interesting facts about the author's life
b. correct connotations of words
c. the translator's personal biases
d. information about the time period

B - Correct connotations of the words (Apex)

The answer is B: Correct connotation of words.

The task of a translator is to capture the “spirit” of the original text, sticking as close as possible to the connotation of the original words. That is to say, a translator´s job is to be able to convey meaning in another language that can emulate the original source and can take the reader as close to the original sense as possible.    

bravery and perseverance

explanation:

judy jones is an attractive woman who receives attention from many men throughout the story.   despite her beautiful appearance, she is superficial and callous.   she is an aggressive woman who goes after any man she desires but she is not happy.   she is fickle and is never satisfied.   her beauty is only skin deep.   dexter breaks down because he knows his dreams are unattainable.   he believes that wealth and physical beauty are what will make him happy.   he soon realizes that she has lost her attractive looks.   it is not all what he had planned.