Question

how the author develops the theme that the meaning of life is in living? the author develops the theme by making the young boy have an authentic reaction to his older brother’s insult that results in real fun. the author develops the theme by having the older brother tease his younger brother. the author develops the theme by showing how scared the little brother is of the wooden horse. the author develops the theme by juxtaposing the

Explanation:

To determine how the author develops the theme that the meaning of life is in living, we analyze each option:

• The first option says the author makes the young boy have an authentic reaction to his older brother’s insult that results in real fun. An authentic reaction leading to real fun connects to living meaningfully (engaging in real, enjoyable experiences).
• The second option (older brother teasing) is just a conflict action, not directly showing life’s meaning in living.
• The third option (little brother scared of wooden horse) is about fear, not about the meaning of life in living.
• The fourth option is cut off, but from the visible ones, the first option links the boy’s authentic, fun - producing reaction to the theme of life’s meaning being in living.

Answer:

The author develops the theme by making the young boy have an authentic reaction to his older brother’s insult that results in real fun.