Question

Read this excerpt from Holes.

The judge called Stanley's crime despicable. "The

shoes were valued at over five thousand dollars. It was

money that would provide food and shelter for the

homeless. And you stole that from them, just so you

could have a souvenir."

The judge said that there was an opening at Camp

Green Lake, and he suggested that the discipline of the

camp might improve Stanley's character. It was either

that or jail. Stanley's parents asked if they could have

some time to find out more about Camp Green Lake,

but the judge advised them to make a quick decision.

"Vacancies don't last long at Camp Green Lake.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C. to show the reader how unfairly Stanley is treated by people of authority

Step-by-step explanation:

The question attached to this excerpt is:

Why does Sachar include this description of Stanley's trial?

Sachar included the description of Stanley's trial in order to show the reader how unfairly Stanley is treated by people of authority.

Stanley was falsely accused of theft and was detained in Camp Green Lake. From the excerpt, he was accused of stealing shoe. This description shows how he was also maltreated by the people who had the authority.

"Holes" is a novel written by Louis Sachar.