How is the theme developed through the characters in the passage? O Jimmy and Girlie develop the theme when they decide to remain quiet about their mother's
arrest. They feel it is important to protect Mrs. Bamjee's reputation in the community, so they tell
the family not to discuss the matter outside the home.
O Bamjee develops the theme when he decides the family should remain quiet about the arrest.
Bamjee wants to protect Mrs. Bamjee's reputation in the community, so he tells the family not to
discuss the matter outside the home.
O Bamjee develops the theme when he searches for his wife after her arrest. He meets with a
lawyer to find out where she was taken. He then stands outside a prison for hours. He eventually
travels 50 miles to visit his wife.
Jimmy and Girlie develop the theme when they search for their mother after her arrest. First, they
go to a lawyer. They then stand outside a prison for hours. When they find out she has been
moved 50 miles away, Girlie submits to a police interview before she can visit her mother.