Question

the story is adapted from a fable by the writer aesop. for the ancient greeks, the good mercury was the god of wealth, good fortune, and commerce. as told centuries ago by aesop for the other greek gods, mercury and the woodsmen. one day a lumberjack was felling a tree on a river - bank when his axe glanced off the trunk, flew out of his hands, and disappeared with a splash into a deep pool. shocked by his loss, the woodsman sat weeping and wailing on the river - bank when the god mercury appeared and asked the reason for his distress. which sentence best describes the theme of the story? persuasion is better than force. honesty is the best policy. be prepared for surprises. be content with what you have.

Explanation:

In the story, the honest woodman gets his axe back. Honesty is rewarded, so "Honesty is the best policy" fits the theme.

Answer:

Honesty is the best policy.