Read the excerpt from the red umbrella by christina diaz gonzalez
"but that’s about all i have he looked down. i lost my job at the bank."
"But that's about all I have." He looked down. "I lost my job at the bank."
"Ay, Fernando." Mamá covered his large hands with her small ones
Papá shook his head. "No, it was expected. It was just a matter of time."
"You'll get an even better job, Papá," I said, trying to be positive.
"It'll be difficult, Lucy." He stroked my hair. "The government controls all the industries. We're going to have to make some adjustments."
"Fernando, I can work." Mamå started to get up. "Take in some sewing. Maybe a little ironing."

how does this excerpt develop the theme that people want to help when times are tough?
a. by Lucía's attempt to remain optimistic for Papá
b. by the way Papá explains the situation to his family
c. by Mamá's and Papá's suggestions of what they her small ones will do
d. by the way Mamá holds Papá's hands

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