The answer to this question would be METHAPHOR.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
C is the main theme of this story, for the reason of it providing multiple clues of text evidence throughout the passage that leads back to option C. Therefore, option C should be your answer.
If I were to awnser this I would of chose c because if the mother is comparing the rock to her courage it means she doesn’t need the courage anymore it’s like she already has it.
The answer is B. the strengths weaknesses and motivations of the characters