Read this excerpt from The Great Fire. The demand for carpenters and bricklayers soared, and farmers from as far away as 150 miles came to get jobs. Salaries also rose, with unskilled laborers commanding two dollars a day, while carpenters and bricklayers got anywhere from five dollars to ten dollars a day (amazing money back in 1871). Which statement best reflects the theme of this paragraph? Some people are more helpful than others during a disaster. After a negative event, some people take advantage of others. It's possible to find positive outcomes, even after a negative event. Some people hope disasters occur so they can benefit from them.