Which quotation from the passage best develops the central idea that some ghosts are friendly?

"All my misery vanished--for a child might know that no harm could come with that benignant countenance."

"I sat down and fell into a dreamy contemplation of that great footprint in the ashes."

"I heard, at intervals, stealthy footsteps creeping in and out among the corridors, and up and down the stairs."

"Then I became conscious that my chamber was invaded--that I was not alone."

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7 September, 22:02

Which quotation from the passage best develops the central idea that some ghosts are friendly?

"All my misery vanished--for a child might know that no harm could come with that benignant countenance."

"I sat down and fell into a dreamy contemplation of that great footprint in the ashes."

"I heard, at intervals, stealthy footsteps creeping in and out among the corridors, and up and down the stairs."

"Then I became conscious that my chamber was invaded--that I was not alone."

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Deanna Gomez · Answer 1

This is very self explanatory, if you read and comprehend the question. One passage speaks negatively about ghosts and the other does not. All my misery vanished is a direct expression that some ghosts are friendly.

Explanation:

"All my misery vanished--for a child might know that no harm could come with that benignant countenance."

"I sat down and fell into a dreamy contemplation of that great footprint in the ashes.