Question

Which is a central theme of Chapter 2 of Jane Addams's "Twenty Years at Hull House"? Select all that apply.

the author's memories
the greatness of Lincoln
the tragedy of the Civil War
the spirit of the American people

Answer 1

If we choose a single theme out of the provided choices, it would be evident to state that the author herself gave this chapter a name- "Influence of Abraham Lincoln". However, In the chapter we see the following things as a major focus of the author:

1. Author's childhood memories and the memories of people she indulged in her life during that period of time.

2. The greatness of Abraham Lincoln noted in multiple lines in this chapter. For example, the following statement, "... Lincoln himself ... an epitome ... all that ... great."