Identify the most prominent distinction between maurice in the story of the gods and george tryon in the house behind the cedars. a) george is empathetic. b) maurice is compassionate. c) george is volatile and hostile. d) maurice is sentimental and distressed.

A) George is empathetic.

Explanation:

The most prominent difference between these two characters is that George is empathetic. George is the aristocratic and good-looking friend of John Walden. He is attractive and athletic, and in love with Rowena. Although he sucumbs to the pressures of society and acts against his judgement, George is still an empathetic character. Moreover, he tries to make a final attempt to make things right when he realizes what it is he really cares about.

The lines rhyme scheme is AABBCCDD. It's literally about the changing of the seasons. Figuratively, it is more about someone wanting something to last but knowing it won't. Perhaps a memory or a relationship. Hope this makes sense!