What ways does Andrew provide a contrast to Robert Eugene O'Neill's Beyond the Horizon? Andrew is content to stay on the family farm, while Robert dreams of traveling. Andrew cares more about his family's wishes than Robert does. Andrew enjoys working the land when Robert prefers reading and thoughts of adventure. Andrew is resentful about Robert leaving the farm and the family. Reset Next

Eugene O'Neill in his play "Beyond the Horizon" (1918) provides a contrast between Andrew and Robert by

A) Andrew is content to stay on the family farm, while Robert dreams of traveling.

C) Andrew enjoys working the land when Robert prefers reading and thoughts of adventure.

Explanation:

Sentence A is correct as Andrew's is a farmer by heart and soul. He loves working in the fields. Andrew is a hardworking farmer, while Robert (Andrews younger brother) has a delicate, poetic and romantic personality. He loves to read books, and go on adventurous journeys to see the world.

Sentence C is correct. It says the same thing as described on option A, but with different words. Andrew is a hard worker. He spends most of his time on farm and in fields to manage them properly, while Robert's poetic nature and thoughts of adventures keeps him reading books most of the time.

Sentence B is not correct: Both of them have deep concerns for their families and relations. However Andrews is more practical in taking care of the family, while Robert's concerns are mostly limited to his emotions.

Sentence D is not correct because there is no contrast presented in this option.

Answer: 1,2

1. Andrew is content to stay on the family farm, while Robert dreams of traveling.

2. Andrew cares more about his family's wishes than Robert does.