In “Mr. and Mrs. Dove,” how does Reggie’s desire to forge a relationship with Anne advance the plot?
A. Reggie struggles with his feelings for Anne and goes to the garden to consult with his mother.
B. Reggie pushes aside doubts and insecurities and goes to Anne’s house to confess his feelings.
C. Reggie realizes he has doubts about Anne and returns to his position out of the country.
D. Reggie pushes aside his doubts and insecurities and asks Anne’s father for permission to see her.
B. Reggie pushes aside doubts and insecurities and goes to Anne’s house to confess his feelings.
Reggie's desire to forge a relationship with Anne advances the plot by driving him to take action and make an important decision. By pushing aside his doubts and insecurities and confessing his feelings to Anne, Reggie propels the story forward and sets off a chain of events that will determine the outcome of their relationship.