Writing to Analyze Conflict

Question 9 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC

Which excerpt from The Land, Part 4 best supports the claim that Paul wants to be an independent person?

Answer

My daddy gave a nod, as if he were considering the matter. "All right, Paul," he said. "I'll keep an eye on Mitchell, and I'll let you know."

"No," I said. "No, I won't be here, not here on my daddy's land. One day I'll have land of my own. I've got to have something all my own."

Mitchell didn't say anything, and we sat there in silence looking out over my daddy's land together. After a while I said, "One day I'll have a place like this."

I figured, though, my daddy would need one more hand, and I asked him if Mitchell could go with us. "He's right good with horses now," I said.

Explanation

Paul directly says he will not stay on his father’s land and wants land of his own: “I’ve got to have something all my own.” This most clearly shows that he wants independence. Choice C also mentions wanting a place like his father’s, but choice B states his desire to have something that belongs to him outright.

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