Read this student draft about The Land, Part 1.In Part 1 of The Land by Mildred D. Taylor, Paul asks his father to stop Mitchell from picking on him. His father responds, "What you expect me to do about it?” and then "You expect me to stop this boy Mitchell and the others from messing with you?” Paul is angry and confused at this father’s reaction.
Answer
A
Paul does not know that one day, his relationship with Mitchell will change and he won’t need his father’s help.
B
Paul’s father tells his son that he doesn’t know how he would be able to help Paul deal with Mitchell.
C
Paul ultimately realizes that this father wants him to learn to deal handle his difficult relationship with Mitchell on his own.
D
Paul is frustrated by Mitchell’s continuing attacks, and he wants to find a way to stop them.