Please help A futuristic novel tells the story of the United States after a nuclear
disaster. People live separately in underground bunkers, where they
cannot contact those in different bunkers. Civilization survives for
many generations, but each isolated group develops differently. While
some people are still able to find a degree of happiness, others suffer
under cruel dictators or live terrible conditions. Without any
awareness of the other survivors, each group has to make do without
important goods and abilities, and those who suffer have no idea that
life could be better.
Which is the best explanation of how the setting helps to reveal the theme?
O A. The scenario in which people are isolated shows how essential
communication is for human society.
B. The tight-knit communities show the importance of family and
kinship relationships.
O C. The comparison between different cultures shows the resilience
of the human spirit whatever the circumstances.
D. The desolate living situation shows the potential outcome of war.