be happy with what you got, because when eric turned down everyones generous offers just because he didn't like them, people think he is too picky and just stop being kind to them.
The theme is, Eric is picky and not grateful for what his peers are offering him.
The evidence I have to back up my theme is, in the text, it said, "Again Eric refused quite rudely" This part showed that Eric was not appreciating the offers that were provided for him but instead he was replying back rudely and acting disrepectful towards what he was offered.
