Question

I am a man who, from his youth upwards, has been filled with a profound conviction that the easiest way of life is the best. -Herman Melville, "Bartleby the Scrivener"

In the bolded section, what is the benefit of using "from his youth upward" rather than "from an early age" or "always?"

a) It suggests a very old and feeble narrator
b) It suggests an attitude of righteousness in the narrator
c) It suggests the narrator sees himself as successful
d) It suggests the narrator has a strong sense of pride

I've tried to figure this out, but im stuck on this question...can anyone help?

Answer 1

i feel like it is D am i right

Answer 2

@horse_rider_133

Answer 3

give me minute ok @mynameisaustin

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

im going with D too it makes sense

Answer 6

ok thank you so much.

Answer 7

ur welcome i hope i helped

Answer 8

you did

Answer 9

okie