Read the following passage.
desiree was smart, serious, and lonely. she didn't fit in with
others, but the one area in which she felt confident was her
scientific experimentation. she was sure she'd win the big
competition with her hybrid plant specimens. at the
competition, however, another girl beat her with a very
similar project. desiree did not find fame as a scientist, but
she found a kindred soul with whom she formed a lifelong
friendship
which is the best statement of the complex theme of this passage?
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a. self-esteem is important, but holding others in high esteem is
surprise
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c. good trends are hard to find and difficult to keep
o d. dont judge a book by its cover