Which excerpt from The Great Fire reflects the theme that victims felt deeply grateful that their families survived, despite the material losses they suffered?

a.) Despite rough shoving and bumping, Claire managed to cling to her bundle and stay right behind the rest of her family.

b.) White turned the wagon around and again headed south, his family and all of his servants safely onboard.

c.) "When we lay down, away from the crowd, and I knew I had my [family] safe, I felt so rich - I have never in my life felt so rich!"

d.) Back at home, White and his family struggled to pile "seven trunks, four bundles, four valises, two baskets, and one hamper of provisions" onto a wagon.

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Theresa Harrison

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29 July, 21:41

Which excerpt from The Great Fire reflects the theme that victims felt deeply grateful that their families survived, despite the material losses they suffered?

a.) Despite rough shoving and bumping, Claire managed to cling to her bundle and stay right behind the rest of her family.

b.) White turned the wagon around and again headed south, his family and all of his servants safely onboard.

c.) "When we lay down, away from the crowd, and I knew I had my [family] safe, I felt so rich - I have never in my life felt so rich!"

d.) Back at home, White and his family struggled to pile "seven trunks, four bundles, four valises, two baskets, and one hamper of provisions" onto a wagon.

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Randolph · Answer 1

I believe C reflects the theme best; my reasoning being that he states that he has "never felt so rich" however this character has not recently acquired any form of increase in material possessions. This indicates that his jubilant feelings stem not from material wealth but rather his personal affection for his family and those around him.

Darnell Barker · Answer 2

I believe C reflects the theme best; my reasoning being that he states that he has "never felt so rich" however this character has not recently acquired any form of increase in material possessions. This indicates that his jubilant feelings stem not from material wealth but rather his personal affection for his family and those around him.