“He discovered a number of workers from the editorial and composing rooms still in the building. A few were rushing to get out a special edition about the fire, while the rest were on the roof hosing it down with water.”
"He had taken a dray, but was unable to load all of his goods into the vehicle, so he employed half a dozen boys, gave each of them a coffin, took a large one himself, and headed the weird procession.”
“As the days crept by, more and more people shook off their despondency and began to rebuild their homes and businesses. The energy to start all over seemed to be catching.”
“With the danger lessened, White did not experience the terror or panic that others did. ‘. . . Everybody was good-natured and polite.’”
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The excerpt that reflects the theme that people inspired others to help restore the city is:
“As the days crept by, more and more people shook off their despondency and began to rebuild their homes and businesses. The energy to start all over seemed to be catching.”
This passage highlights how the actions and resilience of individuals inspired a collective effort to rebuild, showcasing the theme of inspiration and communal support in the aftermath of disaster.
