Question

What disturbs Sam most about Hally’s memories? Hally remembers them from a white person’s perspective. Hally assumes all the credit for teaching Sam about history. Hally leaves out essential details. Hally forgets how his friendship with Sam and Willie could get them in trouble.

Answer 1

Answer:

A). Hally remembers them from a white person’s perspective.

Explanation:

The memory about Hally which disturbs Sam the most would be that 'Hally remembering him and Willie from a white person's perspective' and the key reason was that despite having a close, affectionate, and constructive bond Sam still was the black boy and Hally still was a white boy who had an inherent feeling of superiority over them. This really disturbs Sam as it makes Hally the employer and Sam the employee. The dominating and defensive statements by Hally like 'Act your bloody Age! cut out the nonsense' makes Sam feel more disappointed and inferior. This leads to complexity in their relation as Hally adjusts his behavior friendly or superior according to his need. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

A). Hally remembers them from a white person’s perspective.

Explanation:

The memory about Hally which disturbs Sam the most would be that 'Hally remembering him and Willie from a white person's perspective' and the key reason was that despite having a close, affectionate, and constructive bond Sam still was the black boy and Hally still was a white boy who had an inherent feeling of superiority over them. This really disturbs Sam as it makes Hally the employer and Sam the employee. The dominating and defensive statements by Hally like 'Act your bloody Age! cut out the nonsense' makes Sam feel more disappointed and inferior. This leads to complexity in their relation as Hally adjusts his behavior friendly or superior according to his need. Thus, option A is the correct answer.