Theme and Main Idea

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Ordinary people can be heroes.

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Cheaters never win.

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Zeus’s power makes him think he can get away with anything.

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Richard Etheridge was a strong and kind crewman for the US Life-saving Service.

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Hard work leads to contentment in life.

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World War II was a disastrous event.

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Jackie Robinson had to be courageous to be the first African-American on a major league team.

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Courage can help one overcome hardships.

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The Cat in the Hat shows two children how to have fun at home when it’s raining.

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Good triumphs over evil.

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