Dwaina tore into the house that night after school and found her mother, gail. as usual, she was in the kitchen. "mama," dwaina said. "i need you to me fix some stuff to take down to that shelter we call at school. let's make up as much as we can. sandwiches and chicken. let's get everyone to do it. c’mon." in this excerpt, dwaina’s words and actions reveal that she is overbearing. gentle. carefree. determined.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility