Question

Which excerpt from "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" best demonstrates the Widow Wycherly as a symbol of vanity?

A.) The widow clasped her skinny hands before her face, and wished that the coffin-lid were over it, since it could be no longer beautiful.
B.) The fair widow knew, of old, that Colonel Killigrew's compliments were not always measured by sober truth; so she started up and ran to the mirror.
C.) The Widow Wycherly adjusted her cap, for she felt almost like a woman again.
D.) "'Doctor, you dear old soul,' cried she, 'get up and dance with me!'"

Answer 1

@Yinshy

Answer 2

@Awolflover1

Answer 3

I never read this poem, but for sure the answer is B. Because she quickly runs to the mirror.

For this particular question, you don't have to know this story. All you have to know is what vanity is.

vanity-
excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

Have you ever heard a person say she's so vain?

Answer 4

welcome to os