read the following summary. a young student i...
read the following summary. a young student in a tough neighborhood is gifted intellectually but must shun the dangerous streets of his neighborhood in order to achieve academically. this results in his being lonely throughout school. he goes to college, but his social life has suffered, and he has few friends from his own neighborhood. based on this passage, a reader is most likely to come to what conclusion about the storys themes? a. the author believes that all achievement requires sacrifice, and that these sacrifices can be incredibly difficult. b. the author believes that achievement made dishonestly is never satisfying, and that envy is a matter of perspective. c. the author believes that human nature makes people social, and that only strong minds can overcome this natural instinct. d. the author believes that achievement by an individual is good, but only if it is accompanied by social progress.