Question

Read the excerpt from Infinite Jest.

"My application's not bought,' I am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed
eyes. 'I am not just a boy who plays tennis. I have an intricate history. Experiences and feelings. I'm complex.
'I read,' I say, 'I study and read. I bet I've read everything you've read. Don't think I haven't. I consume libraries. I
wear out spines and ROM-drives. I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it." My instincts
concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, I can tell, with due respect.
The theme suggested by the excerpt is about
being understood
the value of education
wisdom versus foolishness
learning responsibility

Answer 1

Answer: being understood

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Answer 2

being understood

Step-by-step explanation:

In this part of the Infinite Jest, the main character wants to be understood by the person at whom these thoughts are directed. While the narrator does defend his education prowess, he is not placing a value solely on education, but rather making not of his educational accomplishments. He recognizes the importance of education, but also of common sense, emotions and complexity.