Question

suppose a novel tells about a young girl growing up poor in a rural town. she overcomes hardship and obstacles, including the small - minded expectations of her society, to better her situation through hard work and ingenuity. which of these would best symbolize her struggle?
a. a feral cat with only one eye that manages to keep stealing enough food to stay alive
b. an image of an eye that she seems to encounter in various places at key moments
c. a recycled glass wind chime that signals changes in the weather and approaching storms
d. a movement taking place in the nearby town to install the first electric stoplight

Explanation:

The girl's struggle centers on overcoming hardship, poverty, and societal limitations through resourcefulness and persistence. Option A's feral cat is also disadvantaged (one-eyed), marginalized, and uses ingenuity (stealing food) to survive against odds, mirroring her experience. Option B's eye lacks a direct link to overcoming struggle; Option C's wind chime only signals change, not active perseverance; Option D's stoplight represents broader progress, not personal struggle.

Answer:

A. A feral cat with only one eye that manages to keep stealing enough food to stay alive