What's the central theme of the text ripe figs

A. family doesn't always know what's best

B. tradition grounds people and promotes stability

C. Respect for elders is the most important thing to have

D. Growing up takes time and patience, it can't be rushed

D). Growing up takes time and patience, it can't be rushed.

Explanation:

Kate Chopin's story is based upon the key idea that 'human maturity is a gradual process like the seasons of the year which requires patience and can't be hastened.' This theme is represented through the metaphor of 'fig' which symbolizes that 'ripening' (or maturity) comes with time. Making haste or anxiousness will serve no purpose is the message that Maman-Nainaine gives to Babette and tells her that 'like the figs will not ripe sooner as per her wish, similarly the maturity would arrives in her at the right time.' Thus, option D is the correct answer.