Which evidence from the passage best describes Charles' character? "Thanks to these preparatory labors, he failed completely in his examination for an ordinary degree." (paragraph 9)
O "And he expanded his nostrils to breathe in the sweet odors of the country which did not reach him." (paragraph 7)
O "He did his little daily task like a mill-horse, who goes round and round with his eyes bandaged, not knowing what work he is doing." (paragraph 5)
O It was beginning to see life, the sweetness of stolen pleasures; and when he entered, he put his hand on the door handle with a joy almost sensual." (paragraph 8)

" He did his little daily task like a mill-horse, who goes round and round with eyes bandaged"

Shows his character in phrase.

taking into account that a theme is the central topic a text treats and can be developed through a story, play, poem etc. the following are themes that can be further developed:  

my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. (the story could be about each of the unususal interests)

once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. (it could be developed detailing how each of these sheepdogs lay around)

a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. (it could be developed detailing the different effect upon people)

innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. (it could be developed detailing how is a world full of corruption)

king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. (it is just a sentence and doesnt give any idea or topic to be discussed in details.

evil often wears the disguise of innocence. (this could be a saying or a proverb)