Question

sometimes i slip and say my little brother raymond. but as any fool can see hes much bigger and hes older too. but a lot of people call him my little brother cause he needs looking after cause hes not quite right.... if anybody has anything to say to raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me. and i dont play the dozens or believe in standing around with somebody in my face doing a lot of talking. i much rather just knock you down and take my chances even if i am a little girl with skinny arms and a squeaky voice, which is how i got the name squeaky. which theme is shown most clearly in this part of the story? you have to be tough to live in a big city. being small doesnt mean youre not tough. its important to stand up for what you believe. when it comes to family, age is not very important.

Explanation:

The narrator emphasizes protecting her older - yet 'needing - looking - after' brother Raymond, showing that in the context of family, age is not a determining factor in who needs protection. The text focuses on the family relationship rather than city life, being small, or standing up for beliefs.

Answer:

D. When it comes to family, age is not very important.