Think for a moment about the story in the text of Marlin, how his life turned out, and how he wound up where he is today. Based on all you have read about him throughout the entire chapter, which of the following seems the best explanation for his life and his story?
a.) Poor nutrition, lack of medical care, and unsafe environments directly affected Marlin.
b.) Low income, unstable employment, and lack of resources affected Marlin's mother, which in turn affected Marlin.
c.) Marlin's mother suffered from many problems herself, which led to a detrimental outcome for Marlin.
d.) Marlin's father was never in the picture, which had a negative impact on his life.
Answer: c.) Marlin's mother suffered from many problems herself, which led to a detrimental outcome for Marlin.
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