According to the author’s purpose, who or what is being "erased" in Brooklyn?

taking into account that a theme is the central topic a text treats and can be developed through a story, play, poem etc. the following are themes that can be further developed:  

my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. (the story could be about each of the unususal interests)

once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. (it could be developed detailing how each of these sheepdogs lay around)

a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. (it could be developed detailing the different effect upon people)

innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. (it could be developed detailing how is a world full of corruption)

king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. (it is just a sentence and doesnt give any idea or topic to be discussed in details.

evil often wears the disguise of innocence. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

the correct answer is b. so you can tailor your resumé to the position.

it is important before sending your resumé for you could add some extra information relating to former jobs that might you get a higher possibility to be hired.

may be the company is looking for an experienced person, and showing you have worked in the area they are looking a person for may give you more positive points!