What emotional function does Alice comforting Kezia perform in the plot?

Correct answer: It gives support at a small level during fear

The governing concept is the emotional function of a supporting character. Alice does not transform the central father-daughter relationship, but her comforting presence gives Kezia immediate human support when she is frightened and vulnerable. This small act makes the scene less lonely and helps maintain the emotional movement of the narrative until the father’s deeper reassurance becomes important. Therefore option B is correct. Option A exaggerates Alice’s role, C incorrectly removes the grandmother from the story, and D confuses an object connected with the earlier mistake with the purpose of Alice’s action.