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Except from Wineburg, Ohio: Departure
Sherewoof Anderson
1919
Which of the following quotations best develops the theme?
A. "She had never before paid any attention to George, but now, she stopped and put out her hand. In two words she voiced what everyone felt: 'Good luck."" (Paragraph 7)
B. 'Keep your eyes on your money, and don't let anyone think you're a greenhorn."' (Paragraph 9)
C. "After George counted his money, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see that the train was still in Winesburg." (Paragraph 10)
D. "the town of Winesburg had disappeared and his life there had become but a background on which to paint the dreams of his adult life." (Paragraph 13)
Sherewoof Anderson
1919
Which of the following quotations best develops the theme?
A. "She had never before paid any attention to George, but now, she stopped and put out her hand. In two words she voiced what everyone felt: 'Good luck."" (Paragraph 7)
B. 'Keep your eyes on your money, and don't let anyone think you're a greenhorn."' (Paragraph 9)
C. "After George counted his money, he looked out of the window and was surprised to see that the train was still in Winesburg." (Paragraph 10)
D. "the town of Winesburg had disappeared and his life there had become but a background on which to paint the dreams of his adult life." (Paragraph 13)
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The quotation that best develops the theme of departure in "Departure" from Winesburg, Ohio is:
D. "the town of Winesburg had disappeared and his life there had become but a background on which to paint the dreams of his adult life." (Paragraph 13)
This quotation captures the essence of leaving behind a familiar place and the transition into a new phase of life, emphasizing the significance of what was once part of the protagonist's experience versus the aspirations that lie ahead. It highlights the theme of departure by illustrating how the protagonist's perception of their hometown changes as they embark on a new journey.
D. "the town of Winesburg had disappeared and his life there had become but a background on which to paint the dreams of his adult life." (Paragraph 13)
This quotation captures the essence of leaving behind a familiar place and the transition into a new phase of life, emphasizing the significance of what was once part of the protagonist's experience versus the aspirations that lie ahead. It highlights the theme of departure by illustrating how the protagonist's perception of their hometown changes as they embark on a new journey.