What is a synonym for the word anguish based on the context in which the word appears in this line from James Joyce's "Araby"? Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger. A. distrust B. torment C. sarcasm D. isolation E. ferocity

Respuesta :

torment is the answer

Answer:

A synonym for the word 'anguish' based on the context in which the word appears in the above lines from James Joyce's "Araby" is:

B. torment

Explanation:

The lines from the Araby are the last closing lines of the story. The story ends in despair and anguish for the narrator that he felt tormented. He was unable to buy anything from the Bazaar for Mangan's sister which would have helped him to reach closer to her. Hence the word torment is the correct option.