Question: In the story, Catherine and Samuel realize that Ms. Reynolds is thankful for them giving her the box that was important to her. How does the theme described in the prior sentence contribute to the plot of the story?

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Catherine and Samuel realize they made the right decision by returning the box to its owner who is happy that they gave it to her.

The two children want to keep the box for themselves because they believe it may have treasure inside.

They are forced by their mother to return the box back to its original owner

Both Catherine and Samuel are angry that they had to return the box to its original owner.

The theme of gratitude and kindness contributes to the plot of the story by showing that the selfless act of returning the box to Ms. Reynolds ultimately brings joy and appreciation to both the children and Ms. Reynolds. This act of kindness deepens the bond between the characters and drives the story towards a positive resolution.