Question

Read the lines from Between Words.

Just what is there to do? Eat
Is one, sleep is another.
But before the night ends
We could walk under
These camphors, hand in hand
If you like, namedropping
The great cities of the past,
And if a dog should join
Us with his happy tail,
The three of us could talk.

Which statement is a theme in this excerpt?

Sleep is important for processing the day’s events.
People should experience life beyond the necessities.
It is important for people to remember the past.
Animals can bring unexpected complications to a situation.

Answer 1

People should experience life beyond the necessities.

The speaker contrasts basic needs ("Eat... sleep") with a richer option—walking under camphors, naming great cities, and talking—suggesting living beyond mere survival.