Question

Read the excerpt from The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez.

Frankie leapt onto Papá’s lap. "So, the soldiers won’t be back, right, Papá?”

"Frankie! Papá’s tired. Get off him.” I grabbed Frankie by the arm.

"No, it’s all right, Lucy. Here, sit next to me, too.” Papá scooted over in the chair so I could squeeze in next to him. "And no, Frankie, I don’t expect the soldiers to come back. But things are going to change for us.” He sighed and looked at Mamá sitting by his feet. "Here, first let me give you this.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out Mamá’s wedding ring.

Which statement best explains a theme in this passage?

It is very easy to deal with fast and unexpected change.
People do not want to be bothered when they are tired.
It is importa

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The theme that can be inferred from this passage is the idea that "change is inevitable and can bring uncertainty."

In the passage, Papá acknowledges that things are going to change for the family, implying that their current situation will not remain the same. This suggests that change is inevitable and cannot be avoided. The mention of the soldiers not coming back indicates that some significant event has occurred, leading to this change.

Furthermore, the father's sigh and his action of giving Mamá's wedding ring may indicate a sense of uncertainty and concern about what lies ahead. Change often brings unknown outcomes and can be unsettling, as reflected in Papá's demeanor.

While the passage does not explicitly state that change is easy or difficult to deal with, the mention of change and the father's response suggest that it can bring uncertainty and emotional challenges. Therefore, the theme in this passage is the inevitability of change and the accompanying uncertainty it may bring.