Read the following passage: The journey had been harsh, stormy, and terrifying, and by
the time we arrived on the island, we were sick of the
weather and of each other. When the sun emerged
triumphant on the first morning, a sight we never thought
we'd see, we raced down to the beach like small, delighted
children, glorying in the warmth on our long-suffering skin.
Which two themes are most clearly developed in this passage?
A. The struggles of a journey and the restorative power of nature
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B. The need for isolation and the influence of the exotic
C. The differences in personalities and the need for redemption
D. The challenges of friendship and the ability to overcome
differences

A) The struggles of a journey and the restorative power of nature.

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.

the dictionary definition of ubiquitous is "present, appearing, or found everywhere".