don't understand what we should answer here but goodluck
The theme of "The Luster of Lost Things" is seeking out one's inner truth in the urban, alienated world. The hero of the book is a young boy, Walter Lavender, whose speech disorder has rendered him incapable of communicating with other people, and has resulted in many limitations that he imposed upon himself. He sets off to accomplish a mission of finding a lost book from his mother's shop. This journey will set him free and teach him many hidden truths about himself and the world.
Answer:
Distaste
Explanation:
Since I do not have the passage this can be wrong but let's break it down. Scornful means you contempt someone. Acceptance and Confidence are automatically out. Envy maybe but i do not think its right
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