Write an essay of at least 750 words describing the main theme in "hills like white elephants." explain how the author uses symbolism as an essential tool in developing this theme. justify your interpretation of the literature by using details from the text to support your central idea. remember that your purpose is to inform or enlighten your reader.

taking into account that a theme is the central topic a text treats and can be developed through a story, play, poem etc. the following are themes that can be further developed:  

my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. (the story could be about each of the unususal interests)

once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. (it could be developed detailing how each of these sheepdogs lay around)

a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. (it could be developed detailing the different effect upon people)

innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. (it could be developed detailing how is a world full of corruption)

king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. (it is just a sentence and doesnt give any idea or topic to be discussed in details.

evil often wears the disguise of innocence. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

d is the best answer for this question.

you didn't list the options but im guessing it's resolving contradictions

1. active

2. passive

3. passive

4. active