When my oldest brother graduated from medical school, he fulfilled my father’s dream that we study hard and use this—our heads, instead of this—our hands. Even now my father’s hands are thick and yellow, stubbed by a history of hammer and nails and twine and coils and springs. “Use this,” my father said, tapping his head, “and not this,” showing us those hands. He always looked tired when he said it.
What phrases from the paragraph help you understand the author’s perspective about her father’s life?
Select all that apply.
Responses
A. Stubbed by a history of hammer and nails
B. Tapping his head
C. Dream that we study hard
D. Always looked tired
