Question

24 the infant was a monster and the mother a hollowed - out shell, but i was a child and drawn to the frail spark of tenderness in the room. tentatively, i drew closer and mutely asked permission, one finger extended, as i searched my mother’s countenance for some recognition. she nodded. select two universal themes that are developed by this paragraph. □ familial love can make people do extraordinary things. □ people can feel a duty to care for their young family members. □ families that go through difficult situations can end up stronger. □ some people may need to choose between their morals and their families.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The paragraph shows the narrator being drawn to the infant (a family member) despite its "monster" - like description and the mother's frail state, suggesting familial love drives the narrator's actions, matching "Familial love can make people do extraordinary things".
2. Analyze the second option: The narrator's actions of approaching the infant and seeking mother's recognition imply a sense of duty to care for the young family member, matching "People can feel a duty to care for their young family members".
3. Analyze the third option: The paragraph focuses on the narrator's current interaction, not on the outcome of difficult situations strengthening families, so this is incorrect.
4. Analyze the fourth option: There is no mention of a conflict between morals and family, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Familial love can make people do extraordinary things.
B. People can feel a duty to care for their young family members.