Question

Which statement expresses the main theme of the poem what my father said * 2 points Working hard is more important than playing with friends. It can be dangerous to be careless. Friends often turn on each other during conflict. Parents often know best, even when we think they don't.

Answer 1

It can be dangerous to be careless

Explanation:

• Victor's father beat a national guard unintentionally in a rally. A photographer captured that moment and won a prize for that photo.

• Victor's father was imprisoned for two years. Later after his release, Victor was addicted to alcohol and finally he divorced his mother.

• Victor compares his father drinking to a religious ceremony. Though Victor's parents divorced, they had a deep love for each other. Though Victor is angry with his father, he thinks of the good deeds he had done.