AP English Literatur

The correct answer is: A.create a contrast between Blanche and her surroundings.

Explanation:

The description of the setting contrasts the dingy, rundown building and busy, chaotic street with Blanche’s appearance. She is dressed in a pristine white suit, which suggests that she is out of place in such an environment. The "mixture of hope and anxiety" on her face further emphasizes her sense of unease or vulnerability in contrast to the lively, perhaps gritty surroundings. This contrast hints that Blanche may struggle to adapt or feel out of place in her new environment.

B.Suggest that Blanche will fit in easily: The passage highlig...