In the story, Monty compares his very sad tiger to which character?

• A. Andy
• B. Keisha
• C. Rhonda
• D. Monty

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how imagery is used to express a character’s inner grief. Monty uses a very sad tiger as a symbol for his own pain after the tragedy, and by saying the tiger’s sadness is like Andy’s, he’s drawing a direct connection between the tiger and Andy’s emotional state. That comparison shows that Andy is also overwhelmed by what happened, or at least reacting with a depth of sorrow that Monty recognizes. The tiger’s mood becomes a mirror for Andy’s feelings, helping the reader grasp the weight of the event on their circle. So, the comparison to Andy is the one that best communicates that shared or parallel sadness.