Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem.

Answer 1

I think you got your question and answer choices mixed up.

For the actual question, the answer is: They represent the next generation of children and suggest the need for protection.

For the correct answer out of the choices: The stories that Thomas tells and his desire to be listened to allow Alexie to show that telling and listening to stories is an important way people shape and understand their lives.

I took the test and got 100% so I know both answers! lol

Answer 2

They represent the next generation of children and suggest the need for protection