Which best describes Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband? (10 points)

A) Spiteful-even though she knew he wanted a divorce, she refused to grant him one

B) Loving-she cared for him, so much she forgave him for leaving

C) Concerned--because he made up a story about being abducted by pirates, she worried about his sanity

D) Devoted-even though he did not love her anymore, she was committed to saving their marriage

Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband is Option A: Spiteful-even though she knew he wanted a divorce, she refused to grant him one.

Explanation:

Mr. and Mrs. Purkapile from the Spoon River Anthology were married fro some time but their marriage was quite resentful. Mr. Purkapile had left his wife for a year. When he returned he narrated a false story to his wife of being kidnapped by pirates.

Mrs. Purkapile knew the truth that her husband was visiting Mrs. Williams quite often. He wanted a divorce but Mrs. Purkapile refused to be a woman who is divorced.  Thus, answer is Option A: Spiteful-even though she knew he wanted a divorce, she refused to grant him one.

It is neither loving, concerned or devoted as per other options.