Question

Cruelty, respect, option, kindness

Which theme can you develop from all the key ideas above?
Kindness is impossible to demonstrate when encountering disrespect.  
To remain in power, it is important to use cruel tactics.  
When faced with extreme cruelty, a person can still choose to remain human.  
Desiring compassion from others is the easiest way to lose friends.

Answer 1

The theme that can be developed from all the key ideas above is the third option: When faced with extreme cruelty, a person can still choose to remain human. Hope that helps!

Answer 2

The theme that can be developed from the key ideas cruelty, respect, option, and kindness is, "When faced with extreme cruelty, a person can still chose to remain human."

Cruelty is involved because the person is being treated with extreme cruelty. The person that is being treated badly chooses or has an option to remain human. They continue to chose to be kind and respectful instead of letting the cruelty win.