Answer:
1. The earrings signify Ama's Pride.
2. Lakshmi's dowry (the prized possession to be given to Lakshmi's in-law on her wedding day), would not be paid.
Explanation:
'Sold' by Patricia McCormick tells the story of a family in India, who struggled financially to meet up to their needs. There is Ama, the Mother of the house, Lakshmi her daughter, and Ama's husband who happens to be Lakshmi's step-father. The father of the house is a loafer who spends all his monies on gambling and irrelevant things. Lakshmi adores her mother Ama who raised the family on her own, carrying all the financial burdens.
Ama's earrings is described as the<em> joyful noise of tinkling gold</em>. It signifies Ama's pride. The family hoped it would serve as Lakshmi's dowry, but they decide to sell it when things become really difficult. This means that Lakshmi's dowry would not be paid.
Answer:
I would definitely reject their proposal and would try to explain them without hurting their feelings. The main factors that led me to make this decision is the respect towards the law and constitution and also, I concern about the health and safety of my friends and family.
A party would expose all the present individuals to the danger of the problem leading to quarantine. Hence, in any sense, it is not feasible to risk one's health fora day that comes every year.
Answer:
to find its answer you should read the lesson properly.
Explanation:
without reading the we can't tell the answer