Please help! Read the passage carefully.

Question

The boy wanted to say something other than, “Thank you,
m’am,” to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, but although
his lips moved, he couldn’t even say that as he turned at the
foot of the barren stoop and looked up at the large woman in
the door. Then she shut the door.

Which best describes how the tone in this passage develops the theme of the story? Help!

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is...

The tone is peaceful. The tone helps to develop the theme that compassion can come from unexpected people and places.

Answer 2

Thanks!!