When does a writer often reveal an implied universal theme in a story?
a. at the same time that the action of the story begins
b. before the action of the story, when the writer is describing the setting
c. in the middle of the story, but before the reader can predict the outcome
d. at the resolution of the story, as the reader discovers how the story end?

at the resolution of the story, as the reader discovers how the story end?

Explanation:

Thus, the reader learns a lesson developed throughout the story. A theme constitutes the central idea found in the story.

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.