Which of the following is an independent clause?

In the story “ one thousand dollars,” robert gillian forfeits a 50,000 inheritance. what is the theme expressed by the author in this story ?

The reader can conclude that the sniper is because a. human, he feels conflicted about the old woman. b. intelligent, he has the face of a student. c. daring, he lights a cigarette even though it is dangerous. d. athletic, he has survived until now.

In at least one hundred words discuss how tradition vs change is a theme in things fall apart