---In reply to my last post about the key passages:
OK, what if I say the theme is losing your childish innocence or something along those lines and I can support this by writing what Lizabeth says in the end of the story, when she sees Ms.Lottie's reaction..
Would that be alright?
Thanks
-MC
Yes, but I suspect there were other key passages that foretold this. I haven't read it in a long time.
What does Lizabeth "feel"...when she sees Miss Lottie's teachers?
How does she lose her "innocence"?
Yes, that sounds like a valid interpretation of the theme. To support your claim, you mentioned looking at what Lizabeth says in the end of the story when she sees Ms. Lottie's reaction. To analyze and understand the key passages related to this theme, follow these steps:
1. Read the ending of the story carefully, paying close attention to Lizabeth's words and Ms. Lottie's reaction.
2. Identify the specific words or phrases in Lizabeth's dialogue that indicate her realization or change in perspective about losing her childish innocence.
3. Consider Ms. Lottie's reaction to Lizabeth's words. Look for any details that suggest how Lizabeth's speech affects her or reveals a deeper meaning regarding the theme.
4. Analyze the dialogue and Ms. Lottie's reaction in the context of the story as a whole to draw conclusions about the theme of losing childish innocence.
5. Use evidence from the key passages, such as Lizabeth's words and Ms. Lottie's reaction, to support your claim that the theme of the story revolves around losing childish innocence.
By following these steps and providing specific examples from the text, you will be able to effectively support your interpretation of the theme.