Read this excerpt from the adventures of robinson crusoe:

i travelled to london by land, and there, as well as on the road, had many struggles with myself what course of life i should take, and whether i should go home or to sea. as to going home, shame opposed the best motions that offered to my thoughts; and it immediately occurred to me how i should be laughed at among the neighbours, and should be ashamed to see, not my father and mother only, but even every body else. .
which statement below most clearly represents the theme of this passage?
a. bravery can people overcome difficult situations.
b. knowledge of human nature can keep people safe.
c. crusoe worries that his neighbors will laugh at him.
d. people make decisions in order to protect their pride