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Read the sentence from Flannery O’Connor’s “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.”

"She had long pink-gold hair and eyes as blue as a peacock’s neck. "

How does the simile in the sentence develop Lucynell’s character?
A. The description of Lucynell's hair and eyes emphasizes her strong religious convictions.
B. The description of Lucynell's hair and eyes lends her an image of angelic innocence.
C. This description underscores the idea that Lucynell is poorly educated and inarticulate.
D. This description shows how Lucynell’s appearance makes her a target for Mr. Shiftlet’s cruelties.

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I would say the correct answer is B. The description of Lucynell's hair and eyes lends her an image of angelic innocence. Lucynell is an innocent person who can't take proper care of herself and spends her life in an isolated, desolate environment with her mother. Mr. Shiftlet uses her to acquire her mother's car. So, this simile works as part of juxtaposing Lucynell to Mr. Shiftlet, who is clever, agile and unscrupulous in his quest.
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The simile allows the description of Lucynell's hair and eyes to lend her an image of angelic innocence, as shown in option B.

Characteristics of a simile:

  • It is a figure of language.
  • Allows explicit comparison between two or more elements.
  • It is always established through the words "like" or "as."

In the text above, the simile shows the comparison between the hair and eyes of the girl with the neck of a peacock. This shows how the girl had a delicate, fragile, and innocent appearance, which leaves her with an angelic image.

More information about what is a simile in the link:

https://brainly.com/question/14234454

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