The incidents in the monkey garden and at the carnival teach esperanza that a) she can neither protect others nor rely on others to protect her

b) she and sally will both be fine if they stick together

c) the only way to deal with male aggression is through violence

d) writing about difficult times is one way to lessen their impact

Which words best describes the speakers?

Which situation from a novel best reflects the following theme? prejudice can be found in unexpected places and is always hurtful to those exposed to it. a. community members admire a public figure until a child exposes him as a fraud b. witnesses to a violent attack remain quiet for fear of endangering their families o c. a talented doctor cannot get work in a neytown because he is an "outsider." d. a couple tries to keep their romance alive across a great distance but fails.

How does the excerpt offer comic relief?