Reading comprehension—best supported inference: A publisher estimates 50,000–60,000 U.S. readers want a complete Shakespeare anthology; scholars attribute renewed interest to Shakespeare's remarkable psychological insights into male and female characters—even today. Which statement is best supported by this paragraph?

Given data

• Estimated demand for a complete Shakespeare anthology: 50,000–60,000 people in the U.S.
• Reason for renewed interest (per scholars): Shakespeare's psychological insights into both male and female characters remain amazing even today.

Concept / Approach
Identify the claim directly supported by the stated reason for renewed interest.

Step-by-step reasoning
Step 1: The paragraph explicitly connects current interest to the quality of Shakespeare's character insights.Step 2: Option B restates that connection: people today are interested in Shakespeare because of his characters.Step 3: Options A, C, D, and E introduce new claims not stated (comparisons to modern fiction, who is compiling an anthology, a New York–specific trend, or Shakespeare's profession).

Verification / Alternative view
If the interest stems from psychological insight, then a statement attributing interest to characters is best supported.

Common pitfalls

• Choosing answers that are plausible but not textually supported.
• Confusing an estimate of demand with evidence about who is publishing the anthology.

Final Answer
People today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the depth of his characters.