Atree grows in brooklyn by betty smith is a novel about a poor girl named francie nolan who lives in the borough of brooklyn in new york city. in her courtyard grows a tree that thrives despite a lack of water or nourishment and comes to symbolize francie’s resilience in the face of hardship. which summary would be an appropriate parody of the original story?

The reversalists continue their labors, confident that they will one day construct an engine that generates more compression than it uses, a perpetual power source that will restore to the universe its lost vigor. which theme is best supported by the excerpt? a. scientific study requires dedication and perseverance. b. people will always look for a way to achieve immortality. c. death must always be endured alone. d. change is difficult to accept but beneficial if embraced.