Question

Which statement best explains how this plot event develops the theme that people need rules in order to live together in peace?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It shows that lawlessness actually hurts people in real ways.

Explanation:

The given paragraph is a description of Utopialand, which is a fictional realm in which there are no rules. It sounds good, but the paragraph concludes that "people... live in constant fear of victimization and retaliation."

The prompt is an example, a more specific instance in which a particular person suffers because of lawlessness. This shows that lawlessness actually hurts people in real ways.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

The main Character grew tons of crops to feed his family, but now, someone had stolen them. There are no laws in place to help him, so he has to suffer through it. Thus the idea that society needs rules