Question

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How do James Withencroft's and Charles Atkinson's actions develop a theme in “August Heat”?

A. Withencroft experiences the most remarkable day in his life while Atkinson welcomes him as a new friend. This develops the theme that coincidence is merely a happy accident.

B. Withencroft draws a random picture of Atkinson being sentenced for a horrific crime. Atkinson unknowingly carves Withencroft's name and the current date on a headstone. This develops the theme that there is no such thing as a coincidence.

C. Withencroft goes for a walk and stops at Atkinson's home. Atkinson carves a headstone and realizes it belongs to the man who just arrived. This develops the theme that outcomes can be beyond a person's control.

D. Withencroft draws the best picture of his life. Atkinson creates a well-crafted tombstone. This develops the theme that a man's success is due to his own hard work.

Answer 1

The answers C.
This goes with the first question, Which statement is a theme of "August Heat"? Technically they're asking the same question, which has the same answer (kind of). This story is about 'One cannot control his/her faith' so for this answer that goes with this answer is C.
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Answer 2

James Withencroft's and Charles Atkinson's actions develop a theme in “August Heat” in the following manner :

C. Withencroft goes for a walk and stops at Atkinson's home. Atkinson carves a headstone and realizes it belongs to the man who just arrived. This develops the theme that outcomes can be beyond a person's control.