In a short story, a character decides to distance himself
from his family by moving away. When he does, life
becomes difficult. He realizes how often he had relied on
his family for support and encouragement. In order to
respect his plea for independence, his family had refrained
from contacting him. In the end, the character moves back
to his hometown and is happier because of it.
Which common literary theme is best illustrated by the passage?
O A. Parents can be a burden on personal freedom.
OB. You don't know what you value until it's gone.
O C. Love is the worthiest of pursuits.
OD. Man struggles against man.