Answer:The answer is 1 & 4
Explanation:
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Answer:
The evidence for Paul's reaction is:
1. People have no idea what happens in the war.
2. People worry about super-nice things while the war is going on.
3. He matured a lot and hard, while in military training and on the battlefield.
Explanation:
Paul used to identify with the people of his homeland, since he lives with them and shared very similar experiences, however, when he was called up for military service and taken to the battlefield he found himself in a very difficult reality to deal with. He had to mature very, very quickly to maintain his sanity in such an inhospitable environment. This caused him to lose all connection with the people of his homeland and to no longer be able to see them with importance, because they seemed superfluous.
There are two main themes that dominate the story "The Man Who Was Almost a Man" by Richard Wright. These two themes interact and build on each other throughout the story.
The first theme is that of power. This is clear throughout the story in all the decisions Dave makes. In the story, Dave wants to own a gun. However, the gun is seen as a way to become powerful and masculine, something he has been denied. He cannot keep the money he earns, he has to obey his parents, he is not respected among his peers. This leads him to want to accomplish power in any way he can find. Moreover, he is denied this autonomy because of racial reasons.
On the other hand, the story also has a component of a coming-of-age story. Dave wants to achieve autonomy, and he wants to be able to act freely. He also wants to be more independent and more of an adult, which in turn signifies more power. This is why he gets the gun. And in this way, both themes are related and build on each other. However, Dave discovers that having more power does not equal being more of an adult.
