Responses
A thinks that cooking for her family is importantthinks that cooking for her family is important
B feels as though the plants deserve artistic carefeels as though the plants deserve artistic care
C believes that she can teach her child to gardenbelieves that she can teach her child to garden
D treats her garden and produce with tender caretreats her garden and produce with tender care
1 answer
The correct response that best reflects the influence of the second stanza on the theme of the poem is:
D treats her garden and produce with tender care.
This choice highlights the nurturing aspect of Mother’s relationship with her garden, which connects to broader themes of care, dedication, and the importance of cultivating both plants and family relationships.
