Excerpt from “John Redding Goes to Sea” by Zora Neale Hurston

Question

Use the passage to answer the question.

Which of the following is a possible interpretation of the title of this story that reflects the its thematic concerns?

A. determination to achieve one’s ambition
B. desire to escape unpleasant circumstances
C. eagerness to find economic opportunity
D. willingness to serve one’s country
E. emotional distance that can occur in families

Answer 1

B. desire to escape unpleasant circumstances