Answer first gets brainliest read the passage closely. with that the messengers departed swiftly, and the dwarves were left to consider their case so grim had thorin become, that even if they had wished, the others would not have dared to find fault with him; but indeed most of them seemed to share his mind. which theme does this pasasge develop? mercy is sometimes necessary and can lead to good things. greed is a powerful force that can lead to one’s downfall. good always overcomes evil. one if often surprised by misconceptions about others.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.