Question

after crashing his small plane on a deserted island, dominic waited four weeks to be discovered and rescued. luckily, he was a capable outdoorsman, and in the meantime he built a shelter and located food and water. what he wasnt prepared for was the immense loneliness he felt when completely cut off from civilization. when one day a curious young pig wandered into dominics camp, dominic was excited. he began establishing the animals trust, and it responded immediately. dominic valued each moment they spent together. how is the theme of the passage revealed? 1 the loneliness dominic feels when cut off from civilization communicates the theme of interconnectedness. 2 dominics ability to quickly secure shelter, food, and water demonstrates the theme of man versus nature. 3 the budding connection between dominic and the pig develops the theme of companionship as salvation.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes Dominic's loneliness and his positive reaction to the pig's arrival, showing companionship as a form of salvation. His feelings of loneliness and the connection with the pig are key elements.

Answer:

1. The budding connection between Dominic and the pig develops the theme of companionship as salvation.