The resolution of Lucy Tan's safety of numbers develops the theme by telling us that the experiences a person has, and the people around him or her help to shape who they become.
In this short story, Lucy's mother is presented as strict woman who is very much interested in her daughter's education. From Lucy's words it is evident that her mother puts a lot of pressure and time to ensure that her daughter does well in school.
Her mother believes that she has to do very well because it is what would guarantee her an admission into a college. This is what she meant when she said safety in numbers. She was trying to convey the message that the colleges are more interested in those with high scores. So Lucy has to be on the safe side by studying very hard.
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