How does the resolution in this passage help develop the theme about rules?

When the narrator decides not to hunt, he recognizes that the rules of the gods were better than the rules of his people.
When the narrator enters the temple, he recognizes that he no longer fears the gods, regardless of what the rules of his people say.
When the narrator avoids the rats, he realizes that he is going against the teachings of his people, but also doing what is necessary for his survival.
When the narrator decides to ignore his father’s words and eat the food of the gods, he realizes that he is learning to make his own choices.