Question

e from the pianist is about courage: the selection shows that it is possible to resist despite great pressure to conform. which of the following details from the pianist support this theme?
supporting evidence not supporting evidence

• if anyone comes, you hide in the larder and ill say it was me trying the instrument out. (paragraph 19)
• a tall, elegant german officer was leaning against the kitchen dresser. (paragraph 20)
• a voice right behind me said, what on earth are you doing here? (paragraph 9)
• he brought me a larger supply of bread than before and a warm overcoat. (paragraph 40)

Explanation:

• Supporting Evidence: These details show resistance or protection against pressure to conform. The first line is a plan to hide a Jewish person (the pianist) from authorities, defying Nazi conformity. The fourth line shows a German officer helping the pianist, resisting the regime's dehumanizing norms.
• Not Supporting Evidence: These are neutral scene-setting or surprise encounter details that do not show resistance to conformity. The second line is just a description of an officer's presence, and the third is a sudden confrontation with no act of resistance.

Answer:

Supporting Evidence

• If someone comes, you hide in the larder and I'll say it was me trying the instrument out. (paragraph 19)
• He brought me a larger supply of bread than before and a warm overcoat. (paragraph 40)

Not Supporting Evidence

• A tall, elegant German officer was leaning against the kitchen dresser. (paragraph 20)
• a voice right behind me said, 'What on earth are you doing here?' (paragraph 9)