Question 8 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC (FALL2026) 791113
The people in the excerpt find pearls, diamonds, and carbuncles but do not seek them out or treat them as valuable treasures. They use the stones simply as decorations for children, showing that they are not driven by a desire to gain wealth or possessions. This contrasts with greed, so the best answer is D, greed.
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