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Which of the following is a possible theme statement for the topic “edna and her children”? a mother needs to put her children’s needs ahead of her own.children can sometimes come between a married couple.grandparents can with raising children.the needs and demands of others prevent individuals from being true to themselves.

What do mcmahon’s references to thomas carlyle and john stuart mill do for his own image and credibility?

Does anyone read this story in 9th grade "when mr. pirzada came to dine"