Question

in a biblical parable, the prodigal son irresponsibly spends the inheritance given to him by his father. when he returns home, he expects to be shamed, but his father forgives him.
what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
jack dropped out of college to travel the world, but a year later, the prodigal son returned home and re - enrolled.
a person who dedicates him - or herself to academics
a person who behaves recklessly but later makes a repentant return
a person who values

Explanation:

The parable of the prodigal son is about a son who wastes his inheritance but is forgiven when he returns. In the sentence, Jack dropped out (irresponsible like the prodigal son) but then returned (repentant return). So the allusion refers to someone who behaves recklessly but later makes a repentant return.

Answer:

a person who behaves recklessly but later makes a repentant return