Which statement best describes Andy's belief about his own responsibility for the accident?

Which statement best describes Andy's belief about his own responsibility for the accident?

• A. He thinks others are to blame
• B. He blames himself
• C. He blames Keisha
• D. He refuses to assign blame

Answer: (B)

Understanding how a character perceives responsibility after a tragedy. In Tears of a Tiger, Andy’s thoughts show that he sees his own actions as the cause of the accident. Even if others point to factors like alcohol, peer pressure, or someone else in the car, Andy acknowledges that his choice to drive led to Keisha’s death. This recognition makes him blame himself rather than others, and it explains why he grapples with the truth and the consequences. He does not refuse to assign blame; he assigns it to himself in his own mind.

Understanding how a character perceives responsibility after a tragedy. In Tears of a Tiger, Andy’s thoughts show that he sees his own actions as the cause of the accident. Even if others point to factors like alcohol, peer pressure, or someone else in the car, Andy acknowledges that his choice to drive led to Keisha’s death. This recognition makes him blame himself rather than others, and it explains why he grapples with the truth and the consequences. He does not refuse to assign blame; he assigns it to himself in his own mind.