After the king's death, his sons decide to flee, one to England and one to Ireland. How is this significant to the plot? A)The event implies the sons think the guards killed their father and flee to save their own lives. B)The event suggests the sons know Macbeth is responsible for the king's death and flee to survive.
C)This incident reveals the sons as cowards, allowing Macbeth to claim the crown unchallenged.
D)This shows the sons never supported their father and are happy to have Macbeth rule as king.

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.