Read this passage from "August Heat" and think about what it tells the reader about the theme of the story:

“I rolled up the sketch, and without quite knowing why, placed it in my pocket. Then with the rare sense of happiness which the knowledge of a good thing well done gives, I left the house.”

What theme do these details about James suggest?

Question 7 options:

People should take good care of their possessions.


Working hard is an important life skill.


Many times we do things that are out of our control.