Part A
Which statement states a valid theme of this story?
You can be with a person for a lifetime and yet never really know him.
Good friends still understand each other, no matter how long they have been apart.
Strangers meeting by chance may have more in common than lifelong acquaintances.
Life's problems and the passage of time can change people in unexpected ways.
Question 2
Part B
How does the characterization of Easton shape the theme stated in Part A?
Although Easton is still charming, he has adopted a way of life that would shock Miss Fairchild if she knew.
Although Easton and Miss Fairchild have not seen each other in years, they immediately converse like old friends.
Easton takes advantage of the marshal's good nature by letting the marshal protect him.
Easton deceives Miss Fairchild during the story and does not feel guilty about it.
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Answer:
Part A
Which statement states a valid theme of this story?
You can be with a person for a lifetime and yet never really know him.
Good friends still understand each other, no matter how long they have been apart.
Strangers meeting by chance may have more in common than lifelong acquaintances.
Life's problems and the passage of time can change people in unexpected ways.
Question 2
Part B
How does the characterization of Easton shape the theme stated in Part A?
Although Easton is still charming, he has adopted a way of life that would shock Miss Fairchild if she knew.
Although Easton and Miss Fairchild have not seen each other in years, they immediately converse like old friends.
Easton takes advantage of the marshal's good nature by letting the marshal protect him.
Easton deceives Miss Fairchild during the story and does not feel guilty about it.
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