Question

Read this excerpt from the story "Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer" from The People Could Fly. "Here tis," says Bruh Alligator. "When you take to the river, I'll take the beagle what chasin you. Me for you, and you for me, and both us for one another." What theme is suggested by this excerpt?

Answer 1

If You Help A Friend, Your Friend Will Help You.

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Answer 2

One of the themes that could be suggested by the excerpt is that of cooperation or reciprocity.

In these lines, we learn that Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer have entered into an agreement. As long as Bruh Deer brings beagles to Bruh Alligator, he will be free to pass unharmed. Bruh Alligator states this agreement in terms of reciprocity. As long as they are helping each other, they have an agreement, and they both benefit from it.