The motivation behind Jeremy's words to Cassie seems to stem from a need for safety. He expresses concern for Cassie's actions and implies that standing up to Lillian Jean could lead to trouble. Jeremy's advice suggests he wants to protect Cassie from potential consequences, indicating that he values safety over confrontation or revenge.
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Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
As I followed, Jeremy touched my arm timidly. "C-Cassie, you didn't have to do that. That—that ole Lillian Jean, she ain't worth it."
I stared at Jeremy, trying to understand him. But he shied away from me and ran down the road after his sister.
What need motivates Jeremy to say what he does to Cassie?
a need for respect
a need for safety
a need for justice
a need for revenge
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