9. Which of the following best explains what Kuno's
description of the Mending Apparatus reveals about his and
Vashti's different points of view?
A Kuno describes it as a worm, while Vashti calls Kuno
"sinful" for describing the Mending Apparatus in such a
way; in this way Kuno regards the Apparatus (and thus
the Machine) as monstrous, while to Vashti it is god-like.
B Kuno describes it as a worm, implying a level of disgust
and irreverence; Vashti, on the other hand, respects the
Machine.
O C Kuno describes the Mending Apparatus as "evil" and
something to be feared, but to Vashti it is simply an
aspect of the Machine, which cares for her almost
maternally.
D Kuno describes the Mending Apparatus as a predator,
implying malice; while in Vashti's later life the Apparatus
breaks down, leading directly to the failure of the machine and her death