Summer of the mariposas. How is this theme conveyed in chapter 16? How does this develop or build on the theme in this chapter compared to previous chapters?

In "Summer of Mariposas" chapter 16, The theme is conveyed as "Things are not always as they appear". This is the central message of chapter 16.

Explanation:

The previous chapters of "Summer in Mariposas", has propelled this theme of chapter 16 to be "Things are not always what they seem". There are two prominent themes in "Summer of Mariposas," They are "Being kind and pure of heart, can help people live fuller, more meaningful lives" and the above theme i already mentioned which is "Things are not always what they appear."

"Summer in Mariposas" was written by Guadalupe Garcia Mccall. it is an adaptation of "odyssey" by Homer.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.