David’s Haircut
This passage is adapted from the story “David’s Haircut” by Ken Elkes. The story depicts a boy going to get his haircut with his father accompanying him (©2016 Ken Elkes).
Which idea BEST describes why the author uses the same setting to show the passage of time?
Responses
A to suggest both hope and despairto suggest both hope and despair
B to suggest both light and shadowto suggest both light and shadow
C to suggest both holding on and letting goto suggest both holding on and letting go
D to suggest both peace and chaos
C. to suggest both holding on and letting go
In the story, the setting of the barbershop is used repeatedly to show the passage of time as the boy grows older and experiences different emotions about getting his haircut. The familiarity of the setting serves to emphasize the theme of both holding on to the past (as the boy resists getting his haircut) and letting go (as he eventually embraces change).