Question

How did the sun's presence affect Margot's classmates and impact their reaction when they realized she was still in the closet in Ray Bradbury's 'All Summer in a Day'?

A) The sun's warmth and light made them feel happier, and they warmly welcomed Margot back.
B) The sudden appearance of the sun surprised and frightened them, causing confusion.
C) The sun's beauty distracted them, and they forgot about Margot's situation.
D) The sun's intensity made them resent Margot even more, leading to harsh treatment."

Answer 1

The sun's beauty distracted Margot's classmates in 'All Summer in a Day', leading them to forget about her being locked in the closet, which is answer choice C.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Ray Bradbury's 'All Summer in a Day', the correct answer to how the sun's presence affected Margot's classmates and impacted their reaction when they realized she was still in the closet is C) The sun's beauty distracted them, and they forgot about Margot's situation.

The children in the story had been eagerly anticipating the rare appearance of the sun on the perpetually rainy planet of Venus.

When the sun finally came out, they were so overwhelmed by its beauty and the opportunity to play in its warmth after seven years of continuous rain, that they completely forgot about Margot, who was still locked in the closet.

The story highlights themes of jealousy, cruelty, and the impact of nature's beauty on human behavior.