Why did Miss Havisham remain a spinster throughout her life in "Great Expectations" ?
Correct answer: C. Because she was betrayed by the bridegroom
- A. She was poor
- B. She was arrogant
- C. Because she was betrayed by the bridegroom
- D. She was unwilling to marry
Explanation
Miss Havisham was deceived and abandoned by Compeyson shortly before her wedding, which turns her against love and causes her to remain unmarried. Her wealth and personality are not the reason she becomes a lifelong spinster.
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