The boy wanted to say something other than thank you m'am to mrs. luella bates Washington jones but although his lips moved he c
ouldn't even say that as he turned at the foot of the barren stoop and looked up at the large woman in the door. then she shut the door. which best describes how the tone in this passage develops the theme of the story? A.the tone is joyful.the tone helps to develop the theme that self respect is important
B.the tone is peaceful.the tone helps to develop the theme that compassion can come from unexpected people and places
C.the tone in this passage is angry and violent. It develops the theme that mrs.jones has a terrible temper.
D the tone in this passage is suspenseful.the tone develops the theme that poverty drives people to do desperate things.
