It is a very inconvenient habit of kittens (Alice had once made the remark) that, whatever you say to them, they ALWAYS purr. “If they would only purr for ‘yes’ and mew for ‘no,’ or any rule of that sort,” she had said, “so that one could keep up a conversation! But how CAN you talk with a person if they always say the same thing?”
On this occasion the kitten only purred: and it was impossible to guess whether it meant “yes” or “no.”
Choose the theme that is best indicated by the details in the excerpt.
Loneliness is a part of growing up.
Kittens purr when they are happy.
One’s path in life is already set.
Alice prefers to be around animals.
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The theme that is best indicated by the details in the excerpt is Loneliness is a part of growing up.
This is reflected in Alice's frustration with the kitten's inability to have a meaningful conversation, highlighting a longing for deeper communication and connection, which can be a part of the experience of growing up and understanding relationships.
