The journey had been harsh, stormy, and terrifying, and by the time we arrived on the island, we were sick of the
weather and of each other. When the sun emerged
triumphant on the first morning, a sight we never thought
we'd see, we raced down to the beach like small, delighted
children, glorying in the warmth on our long-suffering skin.
Which two themes are most clearly developed in this passage?
A. The need for isolation and the influence of the exotic
B. The struggles of a journey and the restorative power of nature
C. The challenges of friendship and the ability to overcome
differences
D. The differences in personalities and the need for redemption