Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. How do James Whitecroft's and Charles Atkinson's actions develop a theme in “August Heat”?
A.
Withencroft experiences the most remarkable day in his life while Atkinson welcomes him as a new friend. This develops the theme that coincidence is merely a happy accident.
B. Withencroft draws a random picture of Atkinson being sentenced for a horrific crime. Atkinson unknowingly carves Withencroft's name and the current date on a headstone. This develops the theme that there is no such thing as a coincidence.
C. Withencroft goes for a walk and stops at Atkinson's home. Atkinson carves a headstone and realizes it belongs to the man who just arrived. This develops the theme that outcomes can be beyond a person's control.
D. Withencroft draws the best picture of his life. Atkinson creates a well-crafted tombstone. This develops the theme that a man's success is due to his own hard work.