For years, Juliet’s mother had been telling her that flying in an airplane was a pleasant experience, but Juliet wasn’t convinced. She had never flown, so by the time she was 15 and scheduled to fly alone to see her aunt in Montana, Juliet was a nervous wreck. Her mother had packed some snacks into a bag and handed it to the tear-streaked Juliet as she walked onto the plane, looking back forlornly at her mother.

Question

For years, Juliet’s mother had been telling her that flying in an airplane was a pleasant experience, but Juliet wasn’t convinced. She had never flown, so by the time she was 15 and scheduled to fly alone to see her aunt in Montana, Juliet was a nervous wreck. Her mother had packed some snacks into a bag and handed it to the tear-streaked Juliet as she walked onto the plane, looking back forlornly at her mother.

When Juliet called that evening from Montana, her mother was shocked at her voice. “I did it, Mom!” Juliet squealed. “And I'm so excited that I get to fly again when I come home in a week!”

Question
Which details from the passage support the theme that facing fear can lead to confidence?

Answer 1

The details from the passage that support the theme that facing fear can lead to confidence are:

1. Juliet's initial nervousness and skepticism about flying in an airplane, showing her fear.
2. The fact that Juliet had never flown before, indicating her lack of experience and familiarity with flying.
3. Juliet's tear-streaked face and her mother's forlorn look, showing the anxiety and fear Juliet experienced when boarding the plane.
4. Juliet's excitement and confidence when calling her mother from Montana, expressing her newfound confidence after successfully facing her fear and flying alone.
5. Juliet's statement that she is excited to fly again when she comes home in a week, highlighting her positive attitude towards flying now that she has overcome her fear.