Question

The universal theme of Passage 1 is the tension between freedom and responsibility, and the universal theme of Passage 2 is the conflict between an individual’s desires and the community’s needs. How do these universal themes relate to each other?

They both show that putting desires before responsibility can put one’s community at risk.
They both show that responsibility to one’s community is the most important part of survival.
They both show that personal freedom is preferable to responsibility to community.

They both show that people demonstrate responsibility to community differently.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

They both show that putting desires before responsibility can put one’s community at risk.

Both universal themes of Passage 1 and Passage 2 highlight the importance of balancing personal desires and responsibilities to the community. In Passage 1, the tension between freedom and responsibility shows that neglecting one's responsibilities can have negative consequences for one's community. In Passage 2, the conflict between an individual's desires and the community's needs illustrates the potential harm that can result from prioritizing personal desires over the needs of the larger community. Thus, the common thread between these universal themes is the recognition that putting individual desires before responsibility can put the community at risk.