Question

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of “Father William”?

A. Old people are often ridiculous

B. Young people are usually insensitive

C. Society’s views on what is age-appropriate are silly.

D. There will always be quarrels between parents and children

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes the main idea of “You are old, Father William” by Lewis Carroll is There will always be quarrels between parents and children

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a poem that appears in the book Alice’s adventures in Wonderland in chapter V and shows that difference between young generations and older ones, as the older person gives answers to all and keeps a relax mood toward their age, the young person is arrogant and rude as they keep on mentioning how old the father is as a negative trait.