The next day we had a new teacher. In a week Wenli was sent to the countryside. I don't know to what village. At that time I did
n't care where she went; wherever she was sent, it seemed to me that she deserved it. Which themes are reflected in the above passage from "A Decade"? Select all that apply. 1. victimization by a brutal government2. he triumph of free thought3. the importance of personal growth4. to the suffering of others
Theme is described as the underlying idea or message in a work that is universal in nature. It not only functions to combine the several elements of the narrative together but also to make the work meaningful and coherent.
In the given passage from 'A Decade', the theme of 'victimization by a brutal government' is reflected through 'appointment of new teacher' and Wenli's situation 'who was forcefully sent to countryside'. It connotes the exploitation of poor people by the ruthless government. The another theme that is being displayed through the passage is 'the suffering of others' which is mirrored through the descriptions like 'I didn't care where she went', 'she deserved it.' <u>These ideas unifies the passage together and make it meaningful</u>. Thus, <u>options 1 and 4</u> are the correct answers.
He knows more than 40 commands. If Gabby falls, she can tell Ollie to “speak,” and he'll bark until help arrives. But Gabby says Ollie's cool tricks aren't even the best thing about her animal companion.
