Which statement best expresses the theme of this passage?
Alfonso had pretended not to hear his father and had
gone to his room, where he studied his hair from all
angles in the mirror. He liked what he saw until he smiled
and realized for the first time that his teeth were crooked,
like a pile of wrecked cars. He grew depressed and turned
away from the mirror. He sat on his bed and leafed
through the rock magazine until he came to the rock star
with the butched top. His mouth was closed, but Alfonso
was sure his teeth weren't crooked.
- "Broken Chain,"
Gary Soto
O It is important to be proud of your heritage.
O Understanding your background can make you a
happier person.
O The way you look does not always reflect who you
want to be.
O It is best to ignore people who call you names.

The statement which best expresses the theme of this passage is:

C. The way you look does not always reflect who you  want to be.

Explanation:

Alfonso is the main character in Gary Soto's short story "Broken Chain". He is a seventh grader who is constantly worrying about his appearance. In the excerpt, Alfonso is particularly bothered by his crooked teeth. He believes crooked teeth do not go with the image of a rock star, feeling utterly disappointed at himself for that reason. Alfonso is so concerned about his looks that he begins to push his teeth with his knuckles to try and fix them. He is often styling his hair and working out to get six-pack abs.

As we can see, Alfonso believes his image should reflect the person he wants to be. But the way he looks right now, in his opinion, does not reflect his dreams. For that reason, the best option is letter C. The way you look does not always reflect who you want to be.

d

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