Question

1. how do lines 23 - 24 develop the theme?

\i see all of us reading ourselves away from ourselves, / straining in circles of light to find more light\
a. they show that reading is the best way to further ones education.
b. they suggest that reading provides both knowledge and escape.
c. they highlight the loneliness one can feel while reading.
d. they hint at the lessons that reading can teach people.

Explanation:

The phrase "reading ourselves away from ourselves" implies an escape, while "straining in circles of light to find more light" suggests a search for knowledge.

Answer:

B. They suggest that reading provides both knowledge and escape.