Which statement best expresses a theme of "Gumption"? o It is better to handle problems today than to put them aside until tomorrow.
o it is easier to tell others what to do than to complete a difficult task alone.
O A person will learn more by following than by taking the lead.
O A person must have the courage to act despite a small chance of succeeding

D). A person must have the courage to act despite a small chance of succeeding.

Explanation:

The last statement i.e. 'a person must have the courage to act despite a small chance of succeeding' most aptly expresses the theme of 'Gumption' as displayed. The short story explores the depression era when the majority of the population were rendered jobless and led people to take rash actions due to this powerlessness brought by this economic backwardness(represented by Oyster and his son). Thus, option D is the correct answer.

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nature is sure to be the best thing on earth

the sunshine and beauty is sure to be worth

this can't be sold

for any money or gold

because nature is strongly beautiful and is the best thing to happen on earth

well if u read the book you would know that she meant to