Which is one of the guiding questions used to draw conclusions about a text? what does the setting say about the text? what do the characters say about the topic? what is the conflict in the text? what is the purpose of the text?

Read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.