Which part from the text supports the theme? (1 point) Responses I dropped my hand to my side in disappointment. I dropped my hand to my side in disappointment. I grew sober with awe, and was alert to hear a long-drawn-out whistle rise from the roots of it. I grew sober with awe, and was alert to hear a long-drawn-out whistle rise from the roots of it. On our way I ran ahead of my mother and was reaching out my hand to pick some purple plums that grew on a small bush. On our way I ran ahead of my mother and was reaching out my hand to pick some purple plums that grew on a small bush. "Why, mother, I want to taste the plums!" I exclaimed.

Answer 1

The part of the text that best supports the theme is: "I dropped my hand to my side in disappointment." This phrase conveys a sense of longing and unfulfilled desire, which aligns with themes of disappointment or yearning for something unattainable.