Question

Which detail from the excerpt best supports the conclusion that Turner is frustrated with his father, Reverend Buckminster?

Answer 1

Turner's words when he says, "They're not down on the docks."

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt is taken from the story of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy.

The story was written by the writer, Gary D. Schmidt. The excerpt is from chapter 6 of the book.

In the chapter, Turner was frustrated with his dad, as his dad did not allowed him to go to the Malaga island and telling him that the Malaga island was a forbidden island and Turner should not visit it.

Turner's frustration can be seen from form his words when he says, "They're not down on the docks."

Answer 2

"They're not down on the da mn docks."

Step-by-step explanation:

Gary D. Schmidt's "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" is about a young boy's friendship with a Negro girl against the society's acceptance. The story deals with themes of racism, loyalty, friendship, family, society, status, etc.

In the given excerpt, Turner is warned by his father against going to "visit a Negro girl on Malaga Island." But Turner seemed reluctant to obey what his father or society wants him to do. So, when his father mentioned that "[Lizzie's family are] down on the docks", Turner reiterates that they are not. His repetition of "they're not down on the da mn docks" shows his exasperated feeling about his father.