The attitude the author or narrator has toward the subject matter is called tone.
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Answer: humanity's helplessness against nature
Based on the two different excerpts presented above, the theme that is seen as common to both is man's helplessness against nature. When nature strikes, even the strongest man is eaten by doubts and uncertainties, fear and threat.
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D) Italian Sonnet
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The book is written with an emphasis on objectivity,
voicing the opinions of many character but also making sure to balance
it with relevant counter-arguments. That balance isn't always provided
immediately, often arising organically from the perspective of another
character with a different background.