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In “New Year’s Rice,” a central idea is that the son offers a symbolic dish. Which details best help develop this idea?

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New Year’s Rice

Responses

“I am much too young to travel far away for extravagant dishes like those my brothers will find.”
“I am much too young to travel far away for extravagant dishes like those my brothers will find.”

“These two cakes will represent a balance in the universe and will honor the good deeds of the ancestors.”
“These two cakes will represent a balance in the universe and will honor the good deeds of the ancestors.”

“Rice is a staple food for everyone, and the shapes help us to remember the balance between the sky above and Earth below.”
“Rice is a staple food for everyone, and the shapes help us to remember the balance between the sky above and Earth below.”

“Father, I know that these seem cheap and base compared to the other dishes, but the most basic food can be the best.”

1 answer

The following details best help develop the idea that the son offers a symbolic dish in "New Year’s Rice":

  • “These two cakes will represent a balance in the universe and will honor the good deeds of the ancestors.”
  • “Rice is a staple food for everyone, and the shapes help us to remember the balance between the sky above and Earth below.”
  • “Father, I know that these seem cheap and base compared to the other dishes, but the most basic food can be the best.”

These responses highlight the significance of the dish in terms of cultural tradition, balance, and the importance of simplicity.