Question

a. even gods who seem bad might have good hearts. heroes need to trust themselves, even if it means taking a big risk c. a persons fate is inevitable; it can never be changed. d. the desire for revenge can be destructive. 3. which line from the text best conveys this theme? a. \i managed to get to my feet, but i knew i had lost.\ (209) b. \i was facing a massive, fire - breathing monster and its mother.\ (210) c. \show me that the water will not harm you... prove your bloodline.\ (210) d. \this was the mississippi, dead center of the usa. there was no sea god here.\ (211)

Explanation:

The theme is about heroes trusting themselves and taking risks. Option c's line encourages proving oneself and facing a challenge, which relates to trusting oneself and taking a risk.

Answer:

c. "Show me that the water will not harm you... Prove your bloodline." (210)