In the story, Samuel and Catherine recognize that Ms. Reynolds is thankful after they return her box of special possessions. How does this theme BEST contribute to the events that unfold in the plot?
Responses
Samuel and Catherine are upset about returning the mysterious box to its rightful owner.
Samuel and Catherine are upset about returning the mysterious box to its rightful owner.
Samuel and Catherine know they made the right choice by giving the mysterious box back to its happy owner.
Samuel and Catherine know they made the right choice by giving the mysterious box back to its happy owner.
Samuel and Catherine's mother force her children into giving the box back to the person it belongs to.
Samuel and Catherine's mother force her children into giving the box back to the person it belongs to.
Samuel and Catherine want to keep the mysterious box to themselves to see if it holds secret treasure.
Samuel and Catherine want to keep the mysterious box to themselves to see if it holds secret treasure.
The theme of gratitude contributes to the plot by showing that doing the right thing can bring joy to others. It also reinforces the idea that it is important to be honest and do the right thing, even when it is difficult. This theme helps to motivate Samuel and Catherine to return the box, even though they are tempted to keep it for themselves.
The author includes these sentences in the story mainly to show that Catherine thinks it is important to help others.
Explanation:
The short story "The Mysterious Box" tells how the two siblings Samuel and Catherine discovered "a hidden treasure" in their new house. And though this treasure was different from what Samuel wanted and expected to find, they nevertheless helped recover a lost treasure of the previous owner.
In the given excerpt from the story, the siblings found a trunk while cleaning the attic. And upon discovering clothes still in good condition, "Catherine decided to donate them to the school's drama department." This shows how considerate Catherine is, and her belief in the importance of helping others.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
The correct response is:
Samuel and Catherine know they made the right choice by giving the mysterious box back to its happy owner.
To determine the correct answer, we need to consider the events in the plot. The question asks how the theme of recognizing gratitude contributes to the unfolding events.
Option 2, "Samuel and Catherine know they made the right choice by giving the mysterious box back to its happy owner," appears to align most closely with the theme.
Recognizing Ms. Reynolds' gratitude after returning her box of special possessions reinforces Samuel and Catherine's belief that they made the correct decision by returning the box. This recognition of gratitude likely strengthens their conviction in doing what is right, which may motivate them to continue making similar choices throughout the story.
Therefore, option 2, "Samuel and Catherine know they made the right choice by giving the mysterious box back to its happy owner," is the best answer.