This excerpt connects the stories of two otherwise unrelated people, Li and Asher. What is the author’s purpose in making the two stories overlap?

Question

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Responses

to bring the story to its conclusion after relieving the tension in the story
to bring the story to its conclusion after relieving the tension in the story

to show that two seemingly different people have much in common
to show that two seemingly different people have much in common

to underscore the importance of taking action to protect nature
to underscore the importance of taking action to protect nature

to show how unusual situations can bring people together
to show how unusual situations can bring people together

Answer 1

The author's purpose in making the two stories overlap is to show that two seemingly different people have much in common.