I believe the correct answer to the question: Which of the following excerpt illustrates the theme that people are cautious around those who have hurt them, would be: III: "In whose limbs there is latent flight".
Explanation:
Although option two would also indicate the reservation that a person may have towards those who have hurt them, the descriptive words used in the excerpt indicate more the acts of an animal, "ears forward", rather than a human. However, the third option: "In whose limbs there is latent flight" indicates a person who is always ready to run, prepared to escape, if someone who has hurt them approaches or makes moves that indicate a new onset of harm. The image of latent flight indicates preparedness, and caution, in case of danger. This is why the best option would be III.
