Question

review the poem.
small and tall
the daisy uncurls her little leaves
and stretches her petals open wide.
she basks in the sunlight until
she falls under the shadow of the sunflower.
every day, the sunflower’s owner
comes out to measure, water, and weed.
that man is always taking pictures.
while the daisy wonders what good she is.
then the bees say to the daisy,
“your nectar is the purest gold.”
the ants say daisies are pretty
for building their hilly homes around.
with something of her own to offer,
she reaches her petals towards the sky.
the sunflower’s shadow is just a nice way
to find some shade in the middle of the day.
what is the main theme of the poem?
you will be happier if you don’t compare yourself to others.
it’s better to be wise and kind than beautiful.
it’s important to get along well with your neighbors.

Explanation:

The poem follows a daisy that feels inadequate next to the attention-grabbing sunflower, but then learns it has unique, valuable traits (nectar for bees, beauty for ants). It shifts from self-doubt to embracing its own worth instead of comparing itself to the sunflower, which aligns with rejecting self-comparison for happiness. The other options do not match the poem's focus: there is no emphasis on wisdom/kindness over beauty, nor on neighborly relationships.

Answer:

You will be happier if you don't compare yourself to others.