The Thing Around Your Neck

PART A: Which statement best describes the main theme of the short story?

  • Seeing cruelty and injustice inflicted on another person has the ability to change someone.
  • People in power often stay in power by taking advantage of the people who are less powerful.
  • Young people can be easily influenced and convinced to make choices they wouldn’t make alone
  • The only way to learn a lesson is to be forced to experience the consequences of your actions.
  • Family love and support can help someone overcome hardship and injustice.
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Seeing cruelty and injustice inflicted on another person has the ability to change someone.

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