Which statement expresses a theme found in this passage? anna was born to be a painter. ever since she was a little girl, anna was fascinated with colors and the different ways of using them. anything could inspire her to pick up a brush, dip it in a color, and paint a picture. while other kids scribbled on paper, anna painted beautiful pictures. her parents tried to encourage her as best they could. however, money was tight, and they couldn’t afford to buy anna the paints, brushes, and easels she needed. anna’s art teacher, mrs. ruffalo, had long realized anna’s artistic potential. she knew that anna was talented, but her parents couldn’t afford to nourish this talent. however, mrs. ruffalo didn’t wish to see anna’s talent go to waste. therefore, she made a plan. mrs. ruffalo spoke to anna’s parents and told them that, if they approved, she would sponsor their daughter’s art supplies. although they were surprised, anna’s parents agreed to this arrangement. they wanted nothing more than their daughter’s happiness. with mrs. ruffalo’s , anna continued to explore her artistic potential. money can actually buy happiness. an act of kindness can make someone happy. people who others also themselves. parents always look out for their children.