How does the resolution of the story affect its meaning? (no scam links) It conveys the idea that people tend to follow through on their actions if they make a public commitment.

It establishes that Jerome plans to take what he learned about how to react to tragic events and apply it moving forward.

It shows that although people offer their assistance in difficult times, most refuse to follow through when asked to act.

It demonstrates that despite his best efforts, Jerome is unable to help his friend through the loss of his mother.

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.