The Man Without a Country

Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which detail helps develop a theme about honor in the play?

(1 point)
Responses

Nolan asks about the goings on in his home country.
Nolan asks about the goings on in his home country.

Nolan requests to be buried with a flag.
Nolan requests to be buried with a flag.

Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.
Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.

Nolan listens to Burr’s treasonous plans.

3 answers

The detail that helps develop a theme about honor in the play is:

Nolan requests to be buried with a flag.

This action signifies his deep sense of honor and connection to his country, despite his circumstances.

Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr.

You're correct. Nolan refuses to break his oath of silence to Burr indeed emphasizes the theme of honor. This detail illustrates Nolan's commitment to his principles and integrity, even in difficult circumstances. It highlights the importance of loyalty and maintaining one's values, which are key aspects of honor in the narrative. Thank you for pointing that out!