Question

Read this excerpt from The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe:

I travelled to London by land, and there, as well as on the road, had many struggles with myself what course of life I should take, and whether I should go home or to sea. As to going home, shame opposed the best motions that offered to my thoughts; and it immediately occurred to me how I should be laughed at among the neighbours, and should be ashamed to see, not my father and mother only, but even every body else. . .
Which statement below most clearly represents the theme of this passage?
A. Bravery can help people overcome difficult situations.
B. Knowledge of human nature can keep people safe.
C. Crusoe worries that his neighbors will laugh at him.
D. People make decisions in order to protect their pride

Answer 1

Answer: D) People make decisions in order to protect their pride.

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Answer 2

Answer: D) People make decisions in order to protect their pride.

Explanation: In the given excerpt from "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, we can see Crusoe struggling about whether or not he should return home. He thinks that if he go home, his neighbours would laugh at him, and he would be ashamed. From the given options, the statement that represents the theme of the passage is that people make decisions in order to protect their pride.