In "a visit of charity," what is the purpose behind marian's visit to the nursing home? a. to steal an apple from the nurse b. to earn points from the campfire girls c. to find the truth about her past d. to visit her elderly grandmother

In "A Visit of Charity," Marian visits the nursing home to earn points from the Campfire Girls. Option B is correct.

A Visit of Charity is a classic American short story written by Eudora Welty.

It focuses on a fourteen-year-old Campfire Girl called Marian, who has to perform community service in order to earn points towards her badges. She aims to pay a short visit to a local nursing home; and she seeks to leave quickly.

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