I believe it is taking notes because you would want to add what the speaker was saying, his actions, and body language.
Hope this helps.
Answer:
Eliezer's father tells him that the guards are refusing to feed the sick because they think they will die soon anyway. Eliezer unwillingly gives him the rest of his soup and realizes that he is no better than Rabbi Eliahou's son.
Answer:
the theme of the story is the lesson being taught
Explanation:
some themes include friendship, compassion, sharing, sacrifice
