With the messengers departed swiftly, and the dwarves were left to consider their case. so grim had thorin become, that even they had wished, the others would not have dared to find fault with him; but indeed most of them seemed to share his mindwhich.
which theme does this passage develop?

a. mercy is sometimes necessary and can lead to good things.

b. one is often surprised by misconceptions about other.

c. good always overcomes evil.

d. greed is a powerful force that can lead to one's downfall.