Question

Which of the following excerpts illustrates the theme that people are cautious around those who have hurt them? I. “who walk in single file/with heads high”

II. “with ears forward/with eyes watchful”

III. “in whose limbs there is latent flight a. I, II, and III
b. I only
c. I and II
d. II and III

Answer 1

“with ears forward/with eyes watchful” and “in whose limbs there is latent flight" are the following that illustrates the theme that people are cautious around those who have hurt them. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D". I hope it helps you.

Answer 2

d. II and III

Excerpt II illustrates the theme that people are cautious around those who hurt them because of how people will be on guard and be on the lookout (probably for warning signs of the potential of being hurt again). Excerpt III illustrates the theme that people are cautious around those who hurt them because “in whose limbs there is latent flight” means that they have the ability/capacity to run away if the situation again rises.