In the final sentence of the passage ("but the. . . Snowballs"), what is the main purpose of the allusion to "dyspeptic puritans"?.

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The main purpose of the allusion to "dyspeptic puritans" in the final sentence of the passage is the following:

  • B. To express thankfulness for the ability to have a Christmas meal.

The Mill on the Floss

The novel from the passage is called The Mill on the Floss. In the passage, Tom explains every aspect of the Christmas dishes that make him happy.

When he names the "dyspeptic puritans", he refers to the decision the puritans made in 1644 to abolish Christmas.

I was able to find the options from the exercise's instructions online:

  1. To highlight the significance of the plum pudding’s appearance
  2. To express thankfulness for the ability to have a Christmas meal
  3. To create a comparison between the cold weather and Puritan traditions
  4. To describe the challenge Maggie faced in preparing the plum pudding
  5. To emphasize the religious importance of the family’s adherence to Christmas traditions

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