A theme of “Gumption” is that it is important to stand up for what is right, no matter what the outcome. How does old man Oyster’s interaction with the government employee contribute to this theme?

He argues with the government employee about the merits of education and experience until he ends up in jail.

He chooses to sacrifice his job doing roadwork to convince the government employee to find his son a job.

He bargains with the government employee until he is able to secure road work with higher pay.

He uses reason and logic to persuade the government employee to consider his son for office work.