Question

Why does the author choose to have Jonas's father speak to the twin the same way he speaks to Gabe?

A. To show that Jonas's father thinks the twin could be good friends with Gabe.
B. To show that Jonas's father is childish and speaks in that tone all day at work.
C. To show that Jonas's father thinks what he's doing is completely normal and okay.
D. To show that Jonas's father wants to take the twin home and care for him like he has for Gabe.

Answer 1

Answer: C. To show that Jonas's father thinks what he's doing is completely normal and okay.

Explanation: The author chooses to have Jonas's father speak to the twin the same way he speaks to Gabe to show that he thinks what he's doing is completely normal and okay. This is a reflection of the society in which Jonas lives, where the idea of "releasing" people who are deemed to be not useful or not conforming to the rules is normalized. The author is using this to highlight the dangers of a society where individuality and non-conformity are not accepted.

Answer 2

Answer: C. To show that Jonas's father thinks what he's doing is completely normal and okay.

Explanation: The author chooses to have Jonas's father speak to the twin the same way he speaks to Gabe to show that Jonas's father thinks what he's doing is completely normal and okay.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.