Jillian reads the following paragraph from a book.

tess knew the odds were against her, but duty compelled her to try; her sister’s life depended on her success. she packed only what was essential: a few days’ worth of food and water, a map, and her grandmother’s book of advice. but would her grandmother’s wisdom be enough to overcome the impending dangers? tess forced herself not to consider that right now.

which sentence describes the theme of the paragraph?

a.
danger is part of life.
b.
hope is often found after tragedy.
c.
seek knowledge in order to succeed.
d.
keep going even when faced with a challenge.