Question
Except from Wineburg, Ohio: Departure
Sherewoof Anderson
1919
How does the following detail contribute to the development of the theme? "George crept out into the silent, deserted main street and found the east pink with the dawn and long streaks of light climbing into the sky — a few stars still shone." (Paragraph 2)
A. The description of dawn represents a new beginning for George.
B. The description of the deserted town shows why George feels lonely.
C. The description of dawn highlights how connected George feels to nature.
D. The description of the deserted town emphasizes George's desire to leave.
Sherewoof Anderson
1919
How does the following detail contribute to the development of the theme? "George crept out into the silent, deserted main street and found the east pink with the dawn and long streaks of light climbing into the sky — a few stars still shone." (Paragraph 2)
A. The description of dawn represents a new beginning for George.
B. The description of the deserted town shows why George feels lonely.
C. The description of dawn highlights how connected George feels to nature.
D. The description of the deserted town emphasizes George's desire to leave.
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The detail "George crept out into the silent, deserted main street and found the east pink with the dawn and long streaks of light climbing into the sky — a few stars still shone" contributes to the development of the theme primarily through option **D**: "The description of the deserted town emphasizes George's desire to leave."
The imagery of a deserted main street conveys a sense of isolation and emptiness, suggesting that George feels disconnected from his surroundings and the people in his life. The dawn, while symbolizing a new beginning, is contrasted with the lifelessness of the town, reinforcing George's desire to escape from a place that no longer feels like home. The combination of these elements paints a picture of a character yearning for change and signifying his longing to depart from the world he knows.
The imagery of a deserted main street conveys a sense of isolation and emptiness, suggesting that George feels disconnected from his surroundings and the people in his life. The dawn, while symbolizing a new beginning, is contrasted with the lifelessness of the town, reinforcing George's desire to escape from a place that no longer feels like home. The combination of these elements paints a picture of a character yearning for change and signifying his longing to depart from the world he knows.