PLEASE ASAP.
1. Read the passage from "The Convict and the Bishop."
The tavern-keeper then returned to the fire, and laying his hand roughly on the traveler's shoulder said harshly, "You are going to clear out from here."
The stranger turned around and said mildly, "Ah! Do you know?"
"Yes."
"They sent me away from the other inn."
"And we turn you out of this one."
Which theme from the story is developed by this passage?
a. Once a criminal, always a criminal.
b. Prejudice causes people to act in destructive ways.
c. Kindess only applies to people who deserve it.
d. You should always be wary of strangers.
2. Review the theme.
Society creates unnecessary prejudice against people who are different.
Which event from "The Convict and the Bishop" contributes to the development of the theme?
a. The peasant threatens Valjean with a gun.
b. Valjean is refused lodging at the jail.
c. The bishop put his silver on the table.
d. The old woman sends Valjean to the church.