Question

In "About Russell," when Russell's family realizes he is sick, they do nothing to help him because they

A. don't know how to deal with mental health issues.
B. think that Russell will snap out of his illness on his own.
C. don't believe there is really anything wrong with Russell.
D. are too afraid of other people finding out Russell's illness

Answer 1

D. Are too afraid of other people finding out russsells illness

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D. "are too afraid of other people finding out Russell's illness".

Step-by-step explanation:

In "About Russell" by Rita Williams-Garcia, Russell suffers a mental illness, which is very challenging for him and his family. At the beginning Russell's family did not react properly to this situation, and their first reaction was to deny that Russell was sick because they were afraid that other people find out and Russell and them would suffer social rejection. This changes as the story unfolds, and Russell's family learn that is better to accept Russell and give him medical treatment.