Which best describes Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband? (10 points)

A) Spiteful-even though she knew he wanted a divorce, she refused to grant him one

B) Loving-she cared for him, so much she forgave him for leaving

C) Concerned--because he made up a story about being abducted by pirates, she worried about his sanity

D) Devoted-even though he did not love her anymore, she was committed to saving their marriage

Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband is Option A: Spiteful-even though she knew he wanted a divorce, she refused to grant him one.

Explanation:

Mr. and Mrs. Purkapile from the Spoon River Anthology were married fro some time but their marriage was quite resentful. Mr. Purkapile had left his wife for a year. When he returned he narrated a false story to his wife of being kidnapped by pirates.

Mrs. Purkapile knew the truth that her husband was visiting Mrs. Williams quite often. He wanted a divorce but Mrs. Purkapile refused to be a woman who is divorced.  Thus, answer is Option A: Spiteful-even though she knew he wanted a divorce, she refused to grant him one.

It is neither loving, concerned or devoted as per other options.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.