Question

Reread the following text to view Marguerite’s response to this visit with Mrs. Flowers. I was liked, and what a difference it made. I was respected not as Mrs. Henderson’s grandchild or Bailey’s sister but just for being Marguerite Johnson. What is the story’s central idea? Question 2 options: All people long to feel respected and accepted All people must look out for themselves first. All people need mentorship in literature No central idea is present.

Answer 1

Answer:

All people long to feel respected and accepted

Explanation:

From the excerpt given, Marguerite replies Mrs. Flowers and tells her that she was liked by people, not because she was Mrs. Henderson's grandchild or Bailey's sister, but because she was just herself.

From the dialogue, the central idea of the story is All people long to feel respected and accepted