What is the importance of the simile “They were like little flags, waving all about the class, hanging from the rods of our desks” as used in paragraph 23?
A. The students' neat handwriting shows that Monsieur Hamel really was a good
teacher.
B. The students decided to create their own flags to protest the removal of
Monsieur Hamel.
C. The students followed careful directions to make sure Monsieur Hamel had a
memorable last day.
D. The students displayed a sense of patriotism as the class displays their French
pride for a final time.