Which of the following is not a universal theme that applies to the novel a tree grows in brooklyn by betty smith? life will not always be the way we want it to be. childhood is a time to learn life lessons. it’s important to choose fantasy over reality. it is not always easy to tell the truth.

The universal theme that is not applicable in the novel is it's essential to choose fantasy over reality .

C

Explanation

The novel is a story that illustrates on poverty that the writer went through while she was growing.

The book, therefore, focuses on the author, her parents as well as siblings on the poverty life experience.

Her father was a drunkard, and it was her mother who had to work hard and bring food for them.

Ultimately the themes mentioned are through except the one chosen as the answer.

When reading the novel, Fancies abandoned all her fantasy and worked hard to ensure her family had food and shelter.

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