Middle School

From "Jack and the Beanstalk"

Which statement best explains how Jack and his mother deal with being poor?

A. Jack knows how to become wealthy because his mother told him where to find treasure.

B. Jack’s mother simply wants to make enough money to survive, but Jack takes many risks to become wealthy.

C. Jack is nervous about the future, so his mother encourages him to be courageous and sell Milky White.

D. Both Jack and his mother are confident that things will get better for them and they will no longer be poor.

Answer :

Final answer:

Jack's mother aims for survival while Jack risks much for wealth, showcasing the typical fairy tale dynamic of cautious pragmatism vs. bold adventurism.

Explanation:

The statement that best explains how Jack and his mother deal with being poor is B: Jack's mother simply wants to make enough money to survive, but Jack takes many risks to become wealthy. While Jack's mother is more cautious and practical, focusing on their immediate survival, Jack is willing to take bold chances in pursuit of wealth. This dynamic reflects the classical narrative arc of many fairy tales and stories where the protagonist faces challenges with a combination of courage, sometimes naivety, and a quest for betterment, often contrasting with the more conservative approach of other characters.

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