I'd say that the theme of this story encourages us that anyone can be important. Not just lawmakers or rich people or even extroverts, but anyone, whether you're a shy artist or an outgoing sporty-type. Some variation on that is probably what you're looking for, I shouldn't do your work for you! :)
Respecting the feelings of people means you understand them and that gives them the platform to communicate because they feel not alone
B: Connecting Objects
The subject is Zuri, the verbs are study and practice, and the object is the guitar. The connection between the two actions is 'or'.