Answer:
As soon as Shiro saw his master he ran to meet him, wagging his tail, and, seizing the end of his kimono, dragged him under a large yenoki tree. Here he began to dig very industriously with his paws, yelping with joy all the time. The old man, unable to understand what it all meant, stood looking on in bewilderment. But Shiro went on barking and digging with all his might.
Explanation:
I'm not too sure but the other parts in the story didn't seem like companionship to me, but in here the dog is helping the old man.
Answers will vary. Sample: Universal theme of love, because it is something that anyone, no matter what culture or time period they come from, can relate to.
Answer:
pretty sure it's the third option
Explanation:
in the sentence the student wrote, they seem to have captured the main idea well
