What does the image of the Golden Shovel in the description of the setting of "We Real Cool" suggest about the way the pool players have chosen to live their lives?

A.
The pool players are creating wealth and security for themselves.

B.
The pool players are making choices that will lead to early deaths.

C.
The pool players are practicing hard and will win many tournaments.

D.
The pool players are envious of other people's wealth.

I think C

Question

What does the image of the Golden Shovel in the description of the setting of "We Real Cool" suggest about the way the pool players have chosen to live their lives?	
 
 A.
The pool players are creating wealth and security for themselves.
 
 B.
The pool players are making choices that will lead to early deaths.
 
 C.
The pool players are practicing hard and will win many tournaments.
 
 D.
The pool players are envious of other people's wealth.

I think C

anonymous · Answer

@Lady.Liv1776

anonymous · Answer

Hmmm I think B is right actually.

Because in the poem, the lines "left school", "Lurk late", "Sing sin", "thin gin", and "die soon" refer to people's choices. And the line, "die soon" is a result of those choices.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for explaining why they are correct and/or not correct

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome