Question

What role do the young tortoises play in “The Little Red Tortoise”?

Answer 1

They are bystanders

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) They help to develop the independent nature of the little red tortoise.

The role that the young tortoises play in “The Little Red Tortoise” is that they help to develop the independent nature of the little red tortoise

“The Little Red Tortoise” is a South African folktale that refers to the importance of bravery. Although very small, the little red tortoise was willing to sacrifice itself in order to save the other tortoises and killed the Oubass Gifaffe that used to eat the tortoises. And the end of the story, the little red tortoise was the hero.

The other options of the question are A) They help the little red tortoise develop from shy to confident, B) They help to create conflict within the tortoise nation, and D) They help to develop a plan to defeat the giraffe.