Why do you think the beginning and end of the story describe kevin putting his hand in his father’s coat pocket? how does this motif connect to and develop the theme and mood within the story

Based on my point of view I would think of it as Kevin showing his compassion for his father, or trying to show a link for family care.

And no, I don't think it has anything to do with Kevin being a little thief. xD Unless that's what the story portrays.

the words "strangest" and "unusual" suggest (:

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation: