Which quote most closely supports the theme of the story?

Question

Group of answer choices

"Where did I fit into this crazy picture? I do not now remember my thoughts, only a feeling of great bewilderment and fear."

"This was the beginning of compassion, and one cannot have both compassion and innocence."

"I leaped furiously into the mounds of marigolds and pulled madly, trampling and pulling and destroying the perfect yellow blooms. "

"I loved to listen to it; it made things seem all right somehow. But my father’s voice cut through hers, shattering the peace."

Answer 1

The quote that most closely supports the theme of the story is:

"This was the beginning of compassion, and one cannot have both compassion and innocence."

This quote suggests a transition from innocence to a deeper understanding of emotion and empathy, which is often a central theme in stories that explore coming-of-age experiences and the loss of innocence.