The Man Without a Country

Hackett, Walter (adaptation)

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NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which of the following is a theme the play develops about honor?

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Responses

Honor is an important quality for a patriot and a single misdeed can take it away forever.
Honor is an important quality for a patriot and a single misdeed can take it away forever. - incorrect

Honor is a strong quality but does little to save a person from systematic injustice.
Honor is a strong quality but does little to save a person from systematic injustice. - no response given

Honor is a noble quality that can both harm and redeem a person who maintains it.
Honor is a noble quality that can both harm and redeem a person who maintains it. - no response given

Honor is a weak quality that is easily abused by those with power.

1 answer

Based on the themes typically explored in "The Man Without a Country," the best response would likely be:

Honor is a noble quality that can both harm and redeem a person who maintains it.

This reflects the complexity of honor in the context of the story, highlighting its potential impact on a person's life choices and relationships.