Question

2. Short-response prompt (15 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

The two themes that were conveyed in the excerpt was: Pride and Self-righteousness

Explanation:

Among the two characters, Walter and Linder, the conversation conveys the Pride and Self righteousness. The line "And that's my sister over there and she's going to be a doctor - and we are very proud" states that the entire family of Walters are very proud family.

Meanwhile, the Linder is more self righteous and it is expressed in the following sentence, "We don't want to make no  trouble for nobody or fight no causes, and we will try to be good neighbors. And that's all we got to say about that. (He looks the man absolutely in the eyes) We don't want your money. (He turns and walks away)". This line shows that Linder is a man of Self Respect.