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What does the landlady's focus on the speaker's darkness indicate?

1

A social interest

2

Racial prejudice

3

An attempt to connect

4

Genuine curiosity

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Answer

B. Racial prejudice

Solution:

The landlady's focus on the speaker's darkness indicates racial prejudice, revealing her narrow view based on the speaker's skin color rather than character.

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