Question

In lines 4-9, chernow states that Jefferson was "taken aback by the adulation being heaped upon new treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton " and that he was "eclipsed " by the younger "wunderkind".

What is chernow implying through his word choice ?


A. Jefferson was redundant once he came back from Paris


B. Jefferson had good reason to feel jealous of his newcomer


C. Hamilton was under serving of such praise


D. Jefferson had good reason to feel jealous of this newcomer

Answer 1

Jefferson had good reason to feel jealous of this newcomer

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the word choices of Jefferson where he is described to be "taken aback" by praises heaped on Alexander Hamilton and the feeling that he was getting "eclipsed" by the younger guy, it is implied that Jefferson is jealous of Alexander Hamilton, and with good reason.