According to the given text, the statement which best expresses how Ruth's character advances the plot is (D) Ruth expresses her love for Robert to persuade him to abandon his dream of traveling.
What does the passage tell us?
The given passage is a scene where Ruth confesses her love for Robert when he is about to leave for a trip with his Uncle.
Ruth tries to convince Robert to not go for the trip and stay in the city with her. She explains that she cannot leave her mother and go on the trip with Robert.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Ruth expresses her love for Robert to persuade him to abandon his dream of traveling.
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