Question

“mohandas gandhi: truth in action” begins with these sentences:

“thief,” thought mohandas gandhi. “i am a thief.”

the author ends this informational text with these sentences:

“my life is my message,” gandhi once said. “you must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

what does a second reading reveal about the author’s choices in beginning and ending the text in this way?

• the author wants to emphasize how much and why gandhi changed during his life.
• the author hopes that the sentences will encourage readers to learn more about gandhi.
• the author believes that using gandhi’s thoughts and words will engage readers.
• the author thinks that reading gandhi’s thoughts and words will help readers to visualize the events in gandhi’s life.

Explanation:

The opening shows Gandhi in a moment of self-reproach, seeing himself as a "thief," while the closing features his iconic, wise statements about personal change and his life as a message. This contrast highlights the profound transformation in Gandhi's self-perception, beliefs, and life purpose over time, which the author frames to emphasize this growth. The other options do not align as closely: the focus is not just engagement, visualization, or encouraging further learning, but showcasing Gandhi's life change.

Answer:

The author wants to emphasize how much and why Gandhi changed during his life.