Read these two excerpts from the text. The author suggests that Capote was envious of Lee. Which events from the text support this?
A
Lee joined Capote in Kansas to research a shocking crime that would become the basis for “In Cold Blood.”
B
Capote’s success in publishing “In Cold Blood” was in large part due to the research Lee had contributed.
C
Capote was a published author long before “To Kill a Mockingbird” came out, but without Lee’s fame.
D
“In Cold Blood” became a best-seller and was widely regarded by scholars as the first “nonfiction” novel.
E
Lee had won a major book award for her first novel while Capote was still working on “In Cold Blood.”
The correct answer is E.
In this excerpt, the author suggests that Capote was envious of Lee because she achieved significant recognition and won a major book award for her novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” while Capote was still in the process of completing “In Cold Blood.” This contrast in their accomplishments at that time likely fueled Capote’s feelings of envy, as he was known for his earlier works but had not yet achieved the same level of fame as Lee at that moment.
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