In passage 2, how does the author develop the theme that people should not regret the past? Story: Passage 1: from To sea: A voyage of discovery by Jeff Hendricks
A. by sharing personal experiences
B. by showing examples of a better life
C. by asking if focusing on loss is helpful
D. by explaining how relationships develop
In passage 2, the author develops the theme that people should not regret the past by asking if focusing on loss is helpful. This can be seen in the passage where the author states, "But it’s hard to say for sure, because regret never changes anything… Now I wonder if focusing on the losses instead of the joys is helpful. Is there anything good that comes from that?" By questioning the usefulness of focusing on regret and loss, the author suggests that it is not productive to dwell on the past and encourages readers to let go of regrets. Therefore, the correct answer is C. by asking if focusing on loss is helpful.
