How do James Withencroft's and Charles Atkinson's actions develop a theme in "August Heat"?
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Answer: Withencroft goes out for a walk and ends up at the home of a stone carver. Atkinson carves a headstone with Withencroft's name on it. This develops the theme that one cannot choose one's destiny.
Explanation: James Withencroft's and Charles Atkinson's actions develop a theme in “August Heat” in that Withencroft goes out for a walk and ends up at the home of a stone carver. Atkinson carves a headstone with Withencroft's name on it. This develops the theme that one cannot choose one's destiny.
“August Heat” is a short story written by W.F. Harvey and published in 1910. It is a mystery story about to unknown men that had premonitions about what is going to happen to them in the future. “August Heat” main topic is that outcomes can be beyond a person's control