Question

cultural literacy
eading literature
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bring trouble or harm if they are obtained the wrong way.
. write two or more sentences explaining what the following passage reveals about how the plot will
develop later on in the story.
the woman said, \you ought to be my son. i would teach you right from wrong. least i can do
right now is to wash your face. are you hungry?\
mrs. jones is guiding roger towards making better choices and help roger learn moral values.
instead of a harsh punishment mrs. jones showed him compassionate and maternal nature.
6a. write two or more sentences explaining what the passage shown in 5 suggests about mrs. jones
character.
mrs. jones appears to be compassionate and understanding, shows kindness despite her own
hardships and willingness to help other.
6b. using quotation marks, provide one other phrase, sentence, or section from the story that

Explanation:

For 6a, the passage shows Mrs. Jones' compassionate and maternal side. She offers to teach Roger right from wrong, wash his face, and asks if he's hungry, indicating she's caring, understanding, and willing to guide him morally instead of punishing him harshly.

Answer:

Mrs. Jones appears to be compassionate and understanding, showing kindness (like offering to wash Roger’s face, asking if he’s hungry) and a maternal, guiding nature (wanting to teach him right from wrong) instead of reacting with harshness.