Which is a theme of the three brass pennies:

a. making wishes on brass pennies

b. ah fo believes that wisdom, foresight, and reading other peoples mind will bring him happiness

c. true happiness come from within ourself

d. happiness

C. True happiness comes from within our-self.

Explanation:

I believe the theme is that true happiness means appreciating the things that you have.

True happiness comes from within, and not from material things such as money or other luxurious items. If you remain happy without these things it means you achieved true happiness.

The story shows that gaining knowledge, material resource,  foresight and such alternative things doesn't offer one true happiness. True happiness comes from inside ourselves.

in this text, paine use the word “ye” several times in order to  capture  the  attention of the colonists who   haven't understand the   importance and urgency of his cause. the word "ye" that is the plural of   "thou" is used to call the colonists attention and make the fight for the cause.

they are direct opposites. they can both be corrupted. they are inseparable.