At the end of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, why does Reverend Buckminster side with the Phippsburg townspeople against the people of Malaga Island?
A. Mr. Stonecrop describes how much money the island people have taken from the Phippsburg townspeople.
B. The reverend finds out that Turner's baseball bat and glove were left on the beach, not the front porch.
C. Mr. Stonecrop talks about the people in town who would support those on Malaga Island.
D. The reverend learns that Turner went to the island with Lizzie Griffin, an African American girl.
Answer (2)
Reverend Buckminster sides with the Phippsburg townspeople due to economic pressures and prevailing racial biases against the residents of Malaga Island. Mr. Stonecrop's negative portrayal of the islanders and the discovered friendship between Turner and the African American girl Lizzie Griffin also contribute to his decision. Ultimately, his actions reflect the societal tensions of the time. ;
Reverend Buckminster sides with the Phippsburg townspeople due to economic pressures and racial biases against the residents of Malaga Island. Mr. Stonecrop's negative portrayal of the islanders and Turner's friendship with Lizzie Griffin further complicate the reverend's decision. His actions illustrate the societal norms and tensions of the time.
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