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sveta [45]
2 years ago
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In his anger he had met the first advances of the express messengers with growls, and they had retaliated by teasing him. When h

e flung himself against the bars, quivering and frothing, they laughed at him and taunted him. They growled and barked like detestable dogs, mewed, and flapped their arms and crowed. It was all very silly, he knew; but therefore the more outrage to his dignity, and his anger waxed and waxed.
What theme does the excerpt convey?

Wild animals cannot be caged.
Displays of emotion are not productive.
It is right to treat captors with kindness.
Humor can relieve stress and tension.
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garik1379 [7]2 years ago
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eduard2 years ago
6 0
The more emotional he got the worse it became for the person being teased so 
the answer is Displays of emotion are not productive
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