A theme in “The Attic” is cherishing memories. Which details in the text best support this theme?

Question

Select all that apply.

The Attic

Responses

“I remember my mother saying that he taught her how to play the banjo when she was a little girl. Then she taught me how to play the banjo.”
“I remember my mother saying that he taught her how to play the banjo when she was a little girl. Then she taught me how to play the banjo.”

“He missed his cousins who had lived down the street.”
“He missed his cousins who had lived down the street.”

“Looking at this photo album makes me feel closer to my family.”
“Looking at this photo album makes me feel closer to my family.”

“Michael put the box of clothes with the stack of other things his mother had set aside to donate to a local rummage sale.”

Answer 1

The details that best support the theme of cherishing memories in “The Attic” are:

1. “I remember my mother saying that he taught her how to play the banjo when she was a little girl. Then she taught me how to play the banjo.” - This detail reflects the passing down of memories and the value placed on familial connections through shared experiences.

2. “Looking at this photo album makes me feel closer to my family.” - This detail directly expresses the emotional connection to memories and the comfort found in reminiscing about family through photographs.

These responses highlight the importance of memories and how they strengthen familial bonds. The other details, while they may touch on the theme of nostalgia or loss, do not emphasize the cherishing of memories as clearly.