a. the symbol of the butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person's life.
b. the conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand typical relationships between parents and children
c. the story takes place during the early 1800s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time
d. the main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.
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All of the sentences connect elements of a story to a theme, but the strongest connection is provided by:
d. the main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.
This sentence clearly establishes a link between the character's development (an element of the story) and the broader theme (the importance of empathy).
