Wise Old Women Theme

Unpack the 'Wise Old Women' theme! Analyze development, character impact, and apply lessons of respecting elders.

What is the main theme of the excerpt? How does the theme develop throughout the story? Provide one example from the excerpt that illustrates this theme. How does the theme affect the characters in the story? How does the theme affect the characters in the story? How might the theme of respecting the elderly apply to your own life? The cruel young lord Represents the wisdom and experience of older people The farmer’s mother An item that helped save the village from Lord Higa’s demand The rope of ash Shows the value and respect for old people The story’s theme Ordered the elderly to be banished to the mountains