Question

Read the passage. excerpt from Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

This passage shows how the loss of traditional values has devastating effects, as indicated by the "broken tribe" and "those who forgot their customs." Because of the loss of traditional values, they lead loose and idle lives and become criminals.

Everyone -- young and old, black and white -- suffers by the loss of these values.

Answer 2

for anyone who got the same passage but a different question:

Which statement best explains how the imagery in this excerpt develops meaning?

Answer: The repetition of broken reinforces the idea that society is divided and traditional values are being lost.

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