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.
The correct answer is C.
Explanation: This option highlights that Capote was a published author prior to the release of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but he lacked the same level of fame that Lee achieved with her novel. This situation could foster feelings of envy, as Capote’s earlier works did not receive the same acclaim or recognition as Lee’s did, especially given the monumental success of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”