9. How do Vinny's actions at the end of the passage develop the theme? O A Vinny is torn between fear and doing what his friends want him to do;
he learns to accept his fear and trust himself.
OB Vinny is torn between fear and doing what his friends want him to do;
he gives in to his fear and remains a coward.
OC Vinny makes it to the top of the trail but does not jump; he realizes
that the others will not make fun of him if they are really his friends.
OD Vinny makes it to the top of the trail and imagines what the dead boy
felt; he realizes that he should not waste his youth by being afraid.