"[He] had filed teeth, too, the poor devil, and the wool of his pate shaved into queer patterns, and three ornamental scars on each of his cheeks."

What can you say about the narrator's description of the "fireman" in this passage?
A. It portrays his culture accurately and authentically.
B. It communicates a sense that the narrator respects him.
C. It avoids discussion of the cultural significance of the details of his physical appearance.
D. It is sensitive to the cultural significance of the details of his physical appearance.

Question

"[He] had filed teeth, too, the poor devil, and the wool of his pate shaved into queer patterns, and three ornamental scars on each of his cheeks."

What can you say about the narrator's description of the "fireman" in this passage?
  		A. 	It portrays his culture accurately and authentically.
  		B. 	It communicates a sense that the narrator respects him.
  		C. 	It avoids discussion of the cultural significance of the details of his physical appearance.
  		D. 	It is sensitive to the cultural significance of the details of his physical appearance.

jellybot23 · Answer

I would say D. The narrator is describing his appearance; teeth, pate (meaning one's head), and the scars on his face.