English, 12.06.2021 03:20, aschool2000

In the Elephant's Child, what does the poem at the end of the story contribute to the overall theme? A. Its sing-song form adds to the overall sense of child-like wonder.
B. It concludes the story as a sort of nursery rhyme, reflecting the genre of children’s literature and therefore the theme of children and their questioning minds.
C. The poem’s discussion of questioning minds (with questions in the form of workmen) contributes to the theme of curiosity, especially in an ever-curious child.
D. The contrast between the poem’s speaker and the woman with “ten-million serving men” contributes to the theme of a “normal” adult curiosity and the almost hyperactive searching minds of children.

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