Question

Based on clues given by Stephen Crane in this excerpt from "A Great Mistake," what is the meaning of "He strove to maintain his conventional manner"?

A. The babe wanted to go to the fruit-growers convention.
B. The babe tried to look and act as usual, "normal."
C. The babe tried to have good manners.

Answer 1

@Frozen15

Answer 2

@civicsiscool44

Answer 3

Def B cause based on what ive read just now he "strove" to "maintain" his conventional manner , which meaning he was trying to fit in by acting normal (B)

Answer 4

yes that is correct

Answer 5

know it all

Answer 6

know it all

Answer 7

its not being know it all , its called being smart and being smart brings ppl down a better path , so I would recommend for you to run your mouth more

Answer 8

I mean not *

Answer 9

i wasn't meaning it that way so shut up

Answer 10

u shut up , you were the one who started it and if you mean b the nice way then say it like .. know it all (jk) or something cause .. HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO KNOW?

Answer 11

i'm sorry

Answer 12

don't be sorry , I should be sorry cause I was rude to u ... its ok

Answer 13

:)

Answer 14

sorry I didn't think you meant the nice way .. we good?

Answer 15

yeah

Answer 16

can you unblock me so i can fan you