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What does the phrase "woeful wan, like one forlorn" indicate about the character?

AHe is feeling joyful and full of life.

BHe is feeling lonely, sad, and pale with sorrow.

CHe is experiencing anger and frustration.

DHe is confident and optimistic about the future.

Answer:

B. He is feeling lonely, sad, and pale with sorrow.

Read Explanation:

  • "Woeful" means full of sorrow or misery.

  • "Wan" means pale or sickly in appearance, often due to sadness or illness.

  • "Like one forlorn" suggests that the character feels abandoned, isolated, or deeply lonely.


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