Which theme in the story is reflected in the sentences above? A.
Do not get stuck in one place for long because it will become a lonely place.
B.
Outsiders are dangerous and should never be allowed into your home.
C.
It is impossible to live in paradise because there is no such thing as paradise.
D.
That which is new often appears more desirable than that which is old.

D

That which is new often appears more desirable than that which is old.

Explanation:

Even though the monks live in "what had, till then, seemed paradise," the new monk is able to talk them into leaving. Even though living at the temple is great, the world the young monk tells them about is new and therefore more exciting. Many of the monks are willing to throw away paradise just for a chance at something new