Question

Which is the best thesis for an essay about how Greg changes from the beginning of “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” to the end?

A.Greg gets along better with his father at the end of the story after he realizes that playing basketball is not nearly as important as doing well in school.

B.At the beginning of the story, Greg and his father do not get along. Then Greg talks to Lemon Brown and becomes more respectful of his father.

C.At the end of the story, Greg appreciates his father in a way that he did not before. This change is likely a result of his fight with the thugs.

D.The resentment that Greg feels for his father at the beginning of the story is replaced with appreciation after he realizes how important their relationship is.

Answer 1

At the end of the story the resentment that Greg felt for his father is replaced with appreciation after he realizes how the real worth of their relationship. (option C)

• Greg was feeling bad because his father had told him to study after his principal has sent the letter about his bad performance in math.
• He really wanted to play for the basketball team he had always wanted to be a part of but now, it seemed he won't be able to do so because of his father's anger about his bad grades in maths.
• He decided to elope from his house and did so. He met the singer and harmonica player Lemon Brown and learn about the importance of family relationships.
• This incidence really changed his perspective and he started to respect the relationship he had with his father.

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