Question

On the Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man by James Weldon Johnson

Which is an appropriate theme of the passage?

A.
Being alone does not always mean the same as being lonely.

B.
Childhood friendships can form in unusual ways.

C.
The burden of intelligence is a necessary burden.

D.
Important information that is kept hidden is always dangerous.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

He keeps information hidden and this can be dangerous for him. He tries to blur the lines between being white and being a black male.

Step-by-step explanation:

This author - which actually is unknown. He lets you know that he keeps secrets from the world in the fact that he can pass for a white gentleman even though he is black. He is dealing with the truth of his identity. He believes that legal emancipation cannot improve the opportunities that are available to black Americans.