Question
The boy wanted to say something else other than "Thank you, ma’am" to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but he couldn’t do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large woman in the door. He barely managed to say "Thank you" before she shut the door. And he never saw her again.
What theme is suggested by this excerpt?
Helping others is its own reward.
Life is full of dangers that you must face.
If you try to avoid danger, danger will find you.
If you help a friend, your friend will help you.
What theme is suggested by this excerpt?
Helping others is its own reward.
Life is full of dangers that you must face.
If you try to avoid danger, danger will find you.
If you help a friend, your friend will help you.
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GPT-4o mini
The theme suggested by this excerpt is "Helping others is its own reward." The boy's interaction with Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones shows a moment of gratitude and the impact of her kindness on him. Even though he wanted to express more, the focus remains on the help he received and the lasting impression it left on him, indicating that acts of kindness can have significant effects on individuals.