Which statement best summarizes the main idea of "Father William"?

A. Old people are often ridiculous

B. Young people are usually insensitive

C. Society's views on what is age-appropriate are silly.

D. There will always be quarrels between parents and children

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Reece Robertson

24 March, 05:46

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of "Father William"?

A. Old people are often ridiculous

B. Young people are usually insensitive

C. Society's views on what is age-appropriate are silly.

D. There will always be quarrels between parents and children

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Elijah Aguilar · Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes the main idea of "You are old, Father William" by Lewis Carroll is There will always be quarrels between parents and children

Explanation:

This is a poem that appears in the book Alice's adventures in Wonderland in chapter V and shows that difference between young generations and older ones, as the older person gives answers to all and keeps a relax mood toward their age, the young person is arrogant and rude as they keep on mentioning how old the father is as a negative trait.

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of "Father William"?A. Old people are often ridiculousB. Young people are usually insensitiveC. Society's views on what is age-appropriate are silly.D. There will always be quarrels between parents and children

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of "Father William"?

A. Old people are often ridiculous

B. Young people are usually insensitive

C. Society's views on what is age-appropriate are silly.

D. There will always be quarrels between parents and children