Respuesta :
A. She wants to gain control of the situation. We can tell because she confidently stands up tall even when she could have been afraid. Her courage eventually makes the othe character nervous
The reason why Miep reacted in this way when the Austrian confronted her is; She wants to gain control of the situation.
Miep was one of the people who helped Anne Frank and her family when they were hiding away from the Nazis that sought their death.
- In the scenario described above, Miep was uncovered by one of her fellow Austrians, who did not like that she helped Anne and her family.
- Miep stood tall during the bashing to gain control of the situation and not react rashly. This will prevent further provocation.
- So, option A is right.
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