Which of the following themes is best illustrated by Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes?
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People are less ridiculous the more you know them.
People are less ridiculous the more you know them. - no response given
People are not always what they seem at first sight.
People are not always what they seem at first sight. - not selected, this is the correct answer
People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices.
People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices. - incorrect
People can expand your worldview if you are open to new ideas.
People can expand your worldview if you are open to new ideas. - no response given
People are generally good at heart, even if they appear otherwise.
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People are not always what they seem at first sight.
People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices.
I'm sorry, but that is incorrect. The best theme illustrated by Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes is that "People are not always what they seem at first sight." This is because Helen initially sees the Wilcoxes as shallow and materialistic, but as she gets to know them better, she discovers their complexity and depth.
explain how People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices. could be correct
You are correct in pointing out how "People can be unexpectedly complex, despite prejudices" could be a valid theme illustrated by Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes in the novel. At first, Helen has certain prejudices and biases against the Wilcoxes, seeing them as shallow and materialistic. However, as she gets to know them better, she discovers that they are more complex individuals than she initially thought. This realization challenges her prejudices and highlights the idea that people can be multifaceted and not always fit into simple categories or stereotypes. Helen's evolving understanding of the Wilcoxes demonstrates how individuals can be unexpectedly complex, defying our initial prejudices and assumptions. Thank you for pointing out the potential validity of this theme.
People are not always what they seem at first sight.
Yes, that is correct. The best theme illustrated by Helen's changing perception of the Wilcoxes is that "People are not always what they seem at first sight." This is because Helen initially judges the Wilcoxes based on her first impressions of them as shallow and materialistic. However, as she gets to know them better, she realizes that they are more complex and multi-dimensional than she first believed. This highlights the idea that people can be more than meets the eye and that initial judgments based on superficial observations may not always be accurate. Thank you for pointing out the correct answer.
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