Question 6 • (CR27) ENG 3-1001370-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P
Read the excerpt from the interview with E.Y. (Yip) Harburg.When I lost my possessions, I found my creativity. I felt I was being born for the first time. So for me the world became beautiful.With the Crash, I realized that the greatest fantasy of all was business. The only realistic way of making a living was versifying. Living off your imagination.Based on the excerpt, which best describes Harburg’s view of the Great Depression?
Answer
A
He has no interest in financial success for himself.
B
He values artistic success over financial success for himself.
C
He believes most people benefited from losing their financial stability.
D
He regrets the fact that he gave away his money to benefit his art.
Explanation
Harburg says that after losing his possessions, he discovered his creativity and felt newly alive. He also describes business as a fantasy and says making a living through versifying—writing poetry or lyrics—was the realistic path for him. This shows that he valued artistic success over financial success for himself, rather than regretting how he spent his money or making a claim about everyone else.
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