Question

Which statement best explains how Lizabeth develops the theme in "Marigolds" that compassion comes from experiencing similar suffering?

After destroying the marigolds, Lizabeth finally understands that Miss Lottie is angry at the children for being playful because her son cannot be.

Lizabeth resents being her brother's keeper but realizes after seeing how hard her parents work to support the family that it is a way she can help out.

Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence.

After hearing her father cry, Lizabeth feels frightened and realizes that the adults she relies upon are not as strong as she's always believed.

Answer 1

id say this answer only because it's pretty logical "Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence."

Answer 2

The statement which best explains that Lizabeth develops the theme in "Marigolds" that compassion comes from experiencing similar suffering is:

Lizabeth recognizes that she shares Miss Lottie’s longing for a better life when she realizes the marigolds brought beauty into Miss Lottie’s harsh existence.

Miss Lottie's marigolds are used as the symbol in the short story “Marigolds”. They symbolize things which people add in their lives in order to make it beautiful and bearable. Since Miss Lottie had been an outcast, therefore to be occupied with some work she had planted marigolds which helps her in being busy in her life.