Stacie is writing about Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

Question

I started to follow her, but Julian cut right in front of me, which actually made me stumble backward.

"Oops, sorry about that!" said Julian.

But I could tell from the way he looked at me that he wasn't really sorry at all.

Which best shows that Stacie has made a personal connection to understand August’s character?

Once, after I hurt my brother’s feelings, my parents told me to apologize. I was not really sorry at the time, but I had to apologize anyway. I know how August feels.
Pushing people is a really mean thing to do. Julian was especially mean to push August, because August already has many physical challenges. I feel very sad for August.
My older sister sometimes bothers me at home. She usually says she is sorry, but I know that she does not really mean it. I understand how frustrated August might feel.
If I were a principal at the school, I would make a rule that no one could cut in line or shove people. This would help people like August, so he would not be pushed around.

Answer 1

The option that best shows that Stacie has made a personal connection to understand August’s character is:

"Once, after I hurt my brother’s feelings, my parents told me to apologize. I was not really sorry at the time, but I had to apologize anyway. I know how August feels."

This response demonstrates Stacie's personal experience with insincerity in apologizing, allowing her to empathize with August's situation and feelings. It indicates a deeper understanding of how one can express a superficial apology without genuine remorse, paralleling Julian's behavior towards August.