Read this excerpt from the short story and answer the question. When he reached the top of a ridge he stood straight and proud in the moonlight, looking at Jim Hawkins'
big white house, feeling the gun sagging in his pocket. Lawd, ef Ah had jus one mo bullet Ah'd taka shot at
tha house. Ah'd like t scare ol man Hawkins jusa little ... Jusa enough t let im know Dave Saunders is a
man.
What themes does this excerpt suggest? Select all that apply.
Society does not treat African Americans and whites equally.
Sometimes people use violent means to resolve issues.
Poverty can lead people to do desperate things
Children should not be allowed to carry weapons.