.THANK YOU, M'AM
PART A: Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
A
It can be difficult for children to learn right from wrong when there are bad influences around them.
B
Children often don’t understand that adults have encountered the same challenges they have.
C
People are more likely to learn and practice morality when it is taught to them with kindness.
D
It’s best not to assume the worst in people, as situations can easily be misunderstood.
Answers
Statement "C" best expresses the theme of the story
Explanation:
This is a short story written by Langston Huges named Thank You, Ma'am. In this story, a young boy named Roger tries to snatch the wallet of a lady, Ms. Luella Bates Washington Jones. Luella in this story has expressed the concept of trust and compassion with her response to Roger.
He says that Mrs. Jones kicks the boy who tries to snatch her purse and then picks him up by his shirt. Readers thought that she will bring him more punishment but she doesn't.
She takes him home and shows the boy that he can trust her and she showers him with kindness and care. She takes care of him, combs his hair and washes his face then gives him $10 so that he could buy his shoes.
So the statement, "People are more likely to learn and practice morality when it is taught to them with kindness" is best suitable for this story.
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