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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?
a. when things don't turn out as expected, it can be a welcome surprise.
b. good friends are hard to find and difficult to keep.
c. don't judge a book by its cover.
d. self-esteem is important, but holding others in high esteem is more