Question

read the following description:

in a short story, a young composer writes a successful composition and becomes famous. however, he eventually starts getting depressed by the attention and decides to start composing anonymously. he finds this makes him much happier.

what are two literary themes that can be determined from the above description?

a. a famous composer is unhappy with the notoriety he receives, and he decides to work anonymously

b. talent and fame are not related, and one must work to please oneself, not others.

c. fame does not bring happiness, and joy can be found from everyday moments.

d. one cannot control everything in ones life, and sometimes it is necessary to focus on ones blessings.

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Explanation:

• Option A is a plot summary, not a thematic statement.
• Option B incorrectly claims talent and fame are unrelated; the composer's fame comes from his talented composition.
• Option C aligns with the text: the composer is depressed by fame (so fame doesn't bring happiness) and finds joy when composing anonymously, a return to the core, everyday act of creating.
• Option D's themes of lack of control and focusing on blessings are not supported by the given description.

Answer:

C. Fame does not bring happiness, and joy can be found from everyday moments.