Cooking Time

How does the character of Mandy contribute to the theme of the story?

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Read "Cooking Time", by Anita Roy (found in "Eat the sky, drink the ocean").

How does the character of Mandy contribute to the theme of the story?

A. Mandy's decision to travel back in time shows the dangers of technology.

B. Mandy's longing for real food shows that scientific advancement comes at a price.

C. Mandy's escape from MasterChef shows that scientific advancements are useful to most people.

D. Mandy's love of cooking illustrates that people should follow their dreams in spite of any obstacles.

Answer: D. Mandy's love of cooking illustrates that people should follow their dreams in spite of any obstacles.

Explanation:

Mandy's decision to go off the grid through Masterchef's time traveling in order to be able to cook real food, which is her most desired dream, and even attempt to change the post-apocalyptic dystopia when real food is replaced by Newtri, illustrates the theme of the story being that we should always follow our dreams, even at great risk.