Question

What theme is emphasized in Mr. Ramos's argument about the

reading list change? Support your answer using details from the

text

Answer 1

The theme is literary prejudice and disadvantageous conservatism.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question is about the short story "Winter Break", where Manuel explains to his father. Mr. Ramos, that the book that had been selected for reading during the winter break was changed, as some people argued that the text was offensive, with stereotyped characters and indecent language. Mr. Ramos agrees that these factors exist in the book, but that they are portrayed as something bad and that should not be encouraged, however, people have become attached to a disadvantageous conservatism that hinders education, in addition to promoting a strong literary prejudice.