Which cause-and-effect relationship in "broken chain" best expresses the theme "outward appearances are important to people"? cause: alfonso butched his hair on top. effect: alfonso's father asks him if he has hurt his head. cause: alfonso sees his crooked teeth in the mirror. effect: he becomes depressed. cause: sandra looks at alfonso out of the corner of her eye. effect: alfonso looks away. cause: sandra is heavier than alfonso thought. effect: it is hard for him to steady the bike?

I believe the answer is:  Cause: Alfonso sees his crooked teeth in the mirror. Effect: He becomes depressed.

The fact that he become depressed after seeing his disfigured teeth indicates that he is very self-concious about his physical appearance and worries how it might makes other people perceive him,  Otherwise he would just ignore it like nothing happen.

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the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.