Read the following excerpt from "The Monkey's Paw." The representative from Maw and Meggins is speaking. "The firm wished me to convey their sincere sympathy with you in your great loss, " he said, without looking round. "I beg that you will understand I am only their servant and merely obeying orders." What conclusions can you draw about the representative? He is feels terrible for their loss. He feels responsible for their son's death. He wants to be sure the Whites don't blame him for their son's misfortune. He feels the company is responsible for their son's death.

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29 August, 18:57

Read the following excerpt from "The Monkey's Paw." The representative from Maw and Meggins is speaking. "The firm wished me to convey their sincere sympathy with you in your great loss, " he said, without looking round. "I beg that you will understand I am only their servant and merely obeying orders." What conclusions can you draw about the representative? He is feels terrible for their loss. He feels responsible for their son's death. He wants to be sure the Whites don't blame him for their son's misfortune. He feels the company is responsible for their son's death.

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Patricia Hughes · Answer 1

He feels the company is responsible for their son's death

Explanation:

He does not take responsibility for his actions based on the fact that he was following orders.