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Which statement best explains how Lizabeth develops the theme in "Marigolds" that compassion comes from experiencing similar suffering?
Responses
After hearing her father cry, Lizabeth feels frightened and realizes that the adults she relies upon are not as strong as she's always believed.
After hearing her father cry, Lizabeth feels frightened and realizes that the adults she relies upon are not as strong as she's always believed.
After destroying the marigolds, Lizabeth finally understands that Miss Lottie is angry at the children for being playful because her son cannot be.
After destroying the marigolds, Lizabeth finally understands that Miss Lottie is angry at the children for being playful because her son cannot be.
Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence.
Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence.,
Lizabeth resents being her brother's keeper but realizes after seeing how hard her parents work to support the family that it is a way she can help out.