How does the setting of the kitchen enhance the meaning of the excerpt?

C. by offering stability when the characters experience conflict

Explanation:

In 'A Christmas Memory', by Truman Capote, the kitchen was the place of succor for the main characters in the story. It was the place where the young boy's older relative exclaims that it is fruitcake weather. The kitchen was also the place where they made their plans for the Christmas season. They shared their joys and pains in the kitchen.

For example, it was in the kitchen that they dance together as they drank the whiskey gin. It was also in that setting that they were scolded by the relatives for being tipsy after drinking. The kitchen offered stability to the relatives when they experienced conflict.

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.