In a short story, a young girl wishes for a puppy of a very
specific breed, but her mother tells her they cannot afford
to buy a dog. one day, a stray dog of another breed starts
following the girl home from school. this continues for
several weeks, at which point the girl realizes that she has
become the dog's owner.
what are two literary themes that can be determined from the above
description?
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a. it is pointless to set goals that are too specific, and love is not
always requited.
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b. one cannot control everything in one's life, and sometimes it is
necessary to focus on one's blessings.
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c. a girl wants to buy an expensive puppy but realizes the puppy she
needs is right in front of her.
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d. familiar things are not mysterious, and friendship is a long-term
project.
dov