Read the following stage directions and dialouge from billy Elliot:
[Billy suddenly sees DAD and freezes. His reaction puzzles Mrs. Wilkinson for a second. The music comes to a standstill. Mrs. Wilkinson turns to see Dad.]
DAD: You.Out.Now
What most likely motivates Billy's reaction to his father?
A. Anger
B. Pride
C. Fear
D. Reward
Is the answer C?
Thank you
Yes.
To determine what most likely motivates Billy's reaction to his father in the stage directions and dialogue from Billy Elliot, we need to analyze the given information.
In the stage directions, it says that Billy "freezes" when he sees his dad and his reaction "puzzles" Mrs. Wilkinson. This indicates that Billy's response to his father's presence is unexpected and perhaps concerning.
Then, in the dialogue, Billy's father says, "You. Out. Now." This command suggests that Billy's father wants him to leave or be removed from the situation.
Based on this information, the most likely motivation for Billy's reaction would be fear (Option C). Billy's freezing and his father's commanding tone indicate that he may be afraid of his father's reaction or the consequences that might follow.
To answer this question without the explanation, you would select option C - Fear.