A single mother is raising her child in a poor country ravaged by civil war. In an attempt to escape to a better life, they board a bus with some aid workers who have agreed to help them. When armed guards board the bus, the mother leaves her sleeping child in the arms of a friend and allows herself to be arrested.

Which is the best statement of the complex theme of this passage?

A. Love is often demonstrated through personal sacrifice.
B. War has far-reaching consequences.
C. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
D. The love between a parent and child is strong despite obstacles.