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What is one major theme in the novel The smartest kid in the universe By Chris Grabenstein.


Explain how this theme is developed throughout the story. (What are some of the events that show the theme evolving?)


Provide a specific example from the text that helps illustrate how the theme is portrayed.

(This book is about a kid named Jake who accidentally ate jelly beans that gave him super intelligence.)

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Answer: 1. the theme of that story was that is the importance of empathy and understanding toward others. This theme is developed throughout the story as the main character, Jake, learns to step outside of his own perspective and consider the feelings and experiences of those around him.

2. the main character Jake is a genius but he struggles to connect to others *like an introvert* but soon as he was involved in a series of intergalactic adventures, he felt empathy, and sympathy with people For example, when Jake and his crew encounter an alien race known as the "Drax," they initially view them as hostile and he's dangerous but he is misunderstood because as they learn more about the Drax's history and culture, they begin to see them in a more sympathetic light and work to find a peaceful solution to their conflict.

3. an example from the text that points out the theme of empathy is when Jake learns about the tragic history of one of his crew members, a girl named Lucy. Lucy's family was killed in a car accident, and she was left with a permanent scar on her face as a result. Initially, Jake is dismissive of Lucy and avoids interacting with her because of her scar. but However, as he learns more about her past and her struggles, he begins to see her in a different light and develops a greater sense of empathy toward her.

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