Answer:
- Growing up means accepting oneself.
Explanation:
The theme of the given excerpt from 'The Outsiders' is 'growing up means accepting oneself' as it displays how the speaker has accepted his brothers' distinct choices and their way of life instead of imposing his own interests on them. His brother Soda does not 'crack a book at all' while Darrel, his eldest brother, remains busy with his work and doesn't have time for books, drawing, or movies but he seems to have accepted these differences in their choices. It reflects that with growing up, he's become more mature and accepting.
To conclude the question your answer would be, Man vs Society.
As of July 2017, the Ark Encounter company has not released how it is doing financially. Mr Ham who owns and operates the company has declined to provide attendance records or how much has been made. There are numerous news articles stating declining visitors and that the Ark Encounter is failing.
Answer:
he gives his crew wax to put in their ears and has them tie him to the ship, giving them strict orders to not untie him.
