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english 10 :
what is the theme in “the oilman and his sons”? how does the theme emerge and develop over the course of the text?

The main theme of the story is the importance of sticking close to your family. There are two anecdotes, or riddles, that the father presents and both depict how important it is for families to stick together.

2. he asked me where was i going
3. i asked him what bought him there