of the animals are easily swayed by the opinions of others rather than forming their own judgments. The events show that most of the animals are easily swayed by the opinions of others rather than forming their own judgments. The events illustrate that a lack of understanding can lead to misguided admiration and a longing for something that may not hold the value they perceive it to have.
A Fable by Mark Twain Once upon a time an artist who had painted a small and very beautiful picture placed it so that he could see it in the mirror. He said, “This doubles the distance and softens it, and it is twice as lovely as it was before.” The animals out in the woods heard of this through the housecat, who was greatly admired by them because he was so learned, and so refined and civilized, and so polite and high-bred, and could tell them so much which they didn't know before, and were not certain about afterward. They were much excited about this new piece of gossip, and they asked questions, so as to get at a full understanding of it. They asked what a picture was, and the cat explained. “It is a flat thing,” he said; “wonderfully flat, marvelously flat, enchantingly flat and elegant. And, oh, so beautiful!” That excited them almost to a frenzy, and they said they would give the world to see it. Then the bear asked: 1 of 7 Question Use the story to answer the question. What larger meaning do the events in the story’s conclusion convey? (1 point) Responses The events show that the cat is more self-aware than the other animals in the story. The events show that the cat is more self-aware than the other animals in the story. The events show that it is human nature to see what one expects to see if one refuses to look beyond it. The events show that it is human nature to see what one expects to see if one refuses to look beyond it. The events show that most
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The most fitting answer from the options you've provided is: The events show that it is human nature to see what one expects to see if one refuses to look beyond it. This captures the essence of the story's conclusion, highlighting how perceptions can be shaped by expectations and the influence of others, rather than a true understanding or observation of the object in question.