Read the passage carefully. "there is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly west. some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. if more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." which best explains how an element of tolkien's life influenced the theme revealed in this passage? his mother's knowledge of languages influenced the theme of song and dance as being vital to a happy life. his role as a professor influenced the theme of wisdom as being vital to a happy life. the industrial revolution influenced the theme of injustice and the importance of bravery. the events of world war i influenced the theme of diplomacy and friendship.