Read the following two excerpts from the short story *The Silent River*.

Excerpt A: "When the villagers gathered around the ancient well, Amina whispered, ‘If we keep silent, the river will forget our prayers.'"

Excerpt B: "Later, as the drought deepened, Amina stood before the council and declared, ‘Our silence has cost us life; we must speak the truth, even if the river judges us.'"

State the central theme of the story, supporting your answer with reference to both excerpts.

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Read the following two excerpts from the short story *The Silent River*.

Excerpt A: "When the villagers gathered around the ancient well, Amina whispered, ‘If we keep silent, the river will forget our prayers.'"

Excerpt B: "Later, as the drought deepened, Amina stood before the council and declared, ‘Our silence has cost us life; we must speak the truth, even if the river judges us.'"

State the central theme of the story, supporting your answer with reference to both excerpts.

Accepted Answer

The importance of speaking truth and taking responsibility rather than remaining silent.

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