The Crow-Child

Question

by Mary Mapes Dodge
Use the passage to answer the question.

How does the author complete the development of a universal theme in the story?

(1 point)
Responses

by having Ruky state the theme explicitly in dialogue
by having Ruky state the theme explicitly in dialogue

by showing how Cora’s mindset toward Ruky has changed by the end
by showing how Cora’s mindset toward Ruky has changed by the end

by showing how Ruky’s behavior has changed in response to the events in the story
by showing how Ruky’s behavior has changed in response to the events in the story

by having Cora state the theme explicitly in dialogue

Answer 1

The most appropriate response for how the author completes the development of a universal theme in "The Crow-Child" is:

by showing how Cora’s mindset toward Ruky has changed by the end.

This response suggests that the development and resolution of the theme are illustrated through the character growth and changes in perspective, which is a common way to express universal themes in literature.