WILLL MARK BRAINLEST Read the excerpt from "Baucis and Philemon":


Whenever a weary traveler paused under the trees, he seemed to hear the leaves whisper, "Welcome, dear traveler, welcome. "


How does this detail develop the story's theme?


People who are not kind to travelers deserve punishment.


Baucis and Philemon are defined by their kindness to strangers.


It suggests that people are always being watched.


It suggests that kind people deserve hospitality.