During the civil rights era, a neighborhood is divided by discrimination.
The Gordon family believes in treating people equally. They hire people
of all races to work in their restaurant and gladly serve anyone who
comes in to dine. As a result, they face insults, threats, and vandalism
from people who disagree with them. The family members agree that
they cannot give in to pressure, and they encourage one another to
stay true to their beliefs.
Which is the best statement of the theme of the story?
O A. Each person is unique and has a special role to fulfill in society.
B. Giving, rather than receiving, helps build lasting relationships.
O C. People prefer to face problems they know rather than ones they
don't know
O D. The right thing to do is not always accepted or rewardeboy
society