Which of the following domestic fiction themes is exemplified in the following quote from The Wide, Wide World?"It has comforted me greatly, my dear child, that you have shown yourself so submissive and patient under this affliction. I should scarcely have been able to endure it if you had not exerted self-control. You have behaved beautifully."CommunityInnocent young girlWomen's relationshipsReligion
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Which of the following domestic fiction themes is exemplified in the following quote from The Wide, Wide World?"It has comforted me greatly, my dear child, that you have shown yourself so submissive and patient under this affliction. I should scarcely have been able to endure it if you had not exerted self-control. You have behaved beautifully."CommunityInnocent young girlWomen's relationshipsReligion
Solution
The quote from The Wide, Wide World exemplifies the theme of "Innocent young girl". This is evident in the way the speaker praises the child for her submissiveness and patience in the face of affliction, suggesting that the child has had to mature quickly due to her circumstances. The speaker's comment about the child's self-control and beautiful behavior further emphasizes the theme of innocence and youth.
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