When Morton says, "If my husband were replaced with another equally intelligent and funny man in the middle of the night, I would be understandably upset!," what point is she illustrating?
A) Some ethical goods are particular
B) She would be sad if her husband were upwardly mobile
C) Some goods are fragile or easy to lose
D) Guilt would be appropriate if she fell in love with the new man
E) Striving involves unexpected upsets

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Morton is illustrating that some ethical goods, like her relationship with her husband, are particular and cannot be replaced by someone else, even if they have similar qualities.

When Morton Says, "If My Husband Were Replaced with Another