Question

Which best describes the Purkapile's marriage?

Happy—they are in love and enjoy each other's company
Resentful—they are together because Mrs. Purkapile won't get a divorce.
Trusting—Mrs. Purkapile does not worry when her husband is away for a year.
Indifferent—Mr. Purkapile wishes his wife would pay more attention to him.

Answer 1

The Purkapile's marriage is very resentful. Mr. Purkapile left for a year, and then when he came back to find his wife had not left him, he lied and said he was kidnapped by pirates. Mrs. Purkapile very well knew he was lying, but refused to be a woman that got divorced.