The correct answer would be loosened because a participle is used as for an adjective or adverb for ex. Billy broke his arm playing ball. the participle is broke.
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The theme of the short story is the Sacrifice which is forgotten. Keesh tries to prove that his father haf become the savior for his community. We have to appreciate the sacrifice of a person and we should not have bad prejudice towards each other