Question

The use of the phrase "a young man with powdered hair" serves which of these purposes in the passage?

It shows the reader how vain Dr. Pascal is, despite his advanced age.

It indicates how emotionally immature Dr. Pascal is, despite his scholarly work.

It implies that Dr. Pascal's inquiring mind and energy are youthful, but he is also experienced.

It suggests that Dr. Pascal is a naive youth, but he carefully hides it in his work and appearance.

Answer 1

For an instant longer he remained near the bookcase, reading the note by a golden sunbeam that came to him from the middle window. He himself, in this dawnlike light, appeared, with his snow-white hair and beard, strong and vigorous; although he was near sixty, his color was so fresh, his features were so finely cut, his eyes were still so clear, and he had so youthful an air that one might have taken him, in his close-fitting, maroon velvet jacket, for a young man with powdered hair.

Answer 2

I believe it's A or C. Also, Dr. Pascal is the man being talked about in the paragraph.

Answer 3

@gk99 @MissMissy

Answer 4

It implies that Dr. Pascal's inquiring mind and energy are youthful, but he is also experienced. He is old, but his features, eyes - everything about him still seems youthful even amidst his white hair

Answer 5

I think its C