A central idea of Nadine Gordimer's "Once Upon a Time" is that physical safety motivates the actions of the main characters. Which of the following statements indicates a consequence of that motivation?

growing isolation in the suburbs

diminishing trust within the family

mounting overnight tensions in the city

increasing agitation among their neighbors

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Harrison Cuevas

25 July, 18:16

A central idea of Nadine Gordimer's "Once Upon a Time" is that physical safety motivates the actions of the main characters. Which of the following statements indicates a consequence of that motivation?

growing isolation in the suburbs

diminishing trust within the family

mounting overnight tensions in the city

increasing agitation among their neighbors

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Bradyn Mercer · Answer 1

I think the answer is: growing isolation in the suburbs

Physical safety would mean that you are putting yourself out of harm's way. Hence, this can be linked to isolation in the suburbs. A lot of harm can be present in suburb communities especially at night. This may be the motivation why the characters have to distance themselves from harm in the suburbs.

Saunders · Answer 2

Answer: D increasing agitation among their neighbors

Explanation: i just did the test on odyssey ware it was right