Which statement is a theme?

two friends travel in search of the dreaded monster.
the cedar forest is a marvel of towering trees.
encouragement can be a source of strength.
humbaba is an evil monster who is defeated.

Which best compares the role of irony in "a journey" and "young goodman brown"? a) while the wife hopes to escape and cannot, brown hopes to sin but is saved.b) both characters try to cling to reality but are lost in the their dreamsc) neither character recognizes the irony in his or her situations before it is too late. d) both characters embark on journeys that take them away from what they are seeking.