Question

CURTIS Whooee! Those kids look like they can just run all day! As long as they can keep playin' with that hose, that's how long I can sit here on the porch and watch 'em.

RALPH Yeah, but when we was playing with the hose on a hot day, we use to wonder at those old men rockin' away on the porch. Now we those old men! Ha ha!

Which statement most accurately analyzes the aesthetic impact of the excerpt?
A. It uses the porch to symbolize separation between the generations.
B. It supports the backstory of Curtis and Ralph growing up together.
C. It conveys a sense of lighthearted nostalgia at the simple pleasures in life.
D. It leaves readers with feelings of sadness at the inevitable passage of time.

Answer 1

It's C. It conveys a sense of lighthearted nostalgia at the simple pleasures in life.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. It conveys a sense of lighthearted nostalgia at the simple pleasures in life.

Explanation:

The character Ralph expresses how he feels by watching the kids playing in front of them in response to Curtis' statement. This resulted in Ralph reminiscing about old childhood times together with Curtis; it is evidence that the aesthetic element of the story resides in nostalgia towards simple moments in life; there are no extreme emotions involved in the conversation (it's lighthearted).