Question

Read this excerpt from The Great Fire. Claire and her family continued down the street when "a short, rough man grabbed at my bundle [but I] would not let it go. I called for Father and almost lost my bundle except that another man took hold of [the man] and dragged him away. When I turned, I could not find Father or Mother or my sister or brothers. I ran down the sidewalk after them, calling their names and searching everywhere for a familiar face. They were gone — into the smoke and dark and falling fire. I stood near a corner hoping Father or Mother would return for me, and would have stayed there throughout the night, except that a building up the street began to burn, and then the roof of another and the mob came back at me and I was once again forced to move." Which excerpt supports the theme that disasters can bring out the worst in people? Claire and her family continued down the street when “a short, rough man grabbed at my bundle [but I] would not let it go.” I ran down the sidewalk after them, calling their names and searching everywhere for a familiar face. I stood near a corner hoping Father or Mother would return for me, and would have stayed there throughout the night. A building up the street began to burn, and then the roof of another and the mob came back at me and I was once again forced to move.


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Answer 1

Answer:

This excerpt shows that a disaster could bring the worst out of people.

Explanation:

• When there is a disaster, it is wise to act calm and rationally instead of spreading more fear.
• However, some people exaggerrate things and create more inconvenience for the victims.
• This excerpt also shows how the girl was looking for her lost parents but none among the mob helped her, instead, they pushed her more.