Which is a minor theme in the land? education versus learning a trade everyone should be educated. education can counter inequality. not educating versus educating

The minor theme of 'The Land' is Education can counter inequality.
Paul had an obsession with reading and writing, which leverages his literacy to become friend with Mitchell. Also, he is able to save his money by spending time in a good way. A letter from Cassie comes in the form of salvation to Paul.

The correct answer is "Education can counter inequality".

Explanation:

The novel "The Land" by Mildred D. Taylor follows the life of Paul-Edward Logan, a multi racial child, son of a white landowner and a black/Native American woman. The main theme of the novel is racism, as the boy struggles while he grows by constantly receiving beatings from his father as well as from his black peers. A minor theme of the novel is that education can counter inequality, as Paul run away at 14 with his black friend Mitchell, both found a better life meeting educated people that are not racist.