Question

7.3.7 quiz: analyze string
question 9 of 10
which statement about string is best supported by evidence in the play?
a. the characters in string all have major secrets that they strive to avoid revealing throughout the play.
b. the primary theme of string is that differences between the races can be overcome by love.
c. the message of string is that the truly moral path is often the most painful and alienating.
d. the plot of string centers on maydelles internal struggle as someone who wants to hate joe, but cant.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Not all characters have major secrets; this is an overgeneralization.
• Option B: The play "String" (by Alice Childress) doesn't focus on race differences being overcome by love as a primary theme.
• Option C: The play explores moral choices, and the message aligns with the idea that doing the right (moral) thing can be painful and alienating, supported by character actions (e.g., Joe's situation, others' reactions).
• Option D: The plot isn't centered on Maydelle's internal struggle about Joe; the main conflict involves the string, morality, and community reactions.

Answer:

C. The message of String is that the truly moral path is often the most painful and alienating.