Question

read the excerpt from the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde.... i became, in my own person, a creature eaten up and emptied by fever, languidly weak both in body and mind, and solely occupied by one thought: the horror of my other self. which theme best connects to this excerpt? friendship overcomes trials. living with secrets is painful. wisdom is gained over time. appearances can be deceiving.

Explanation:

The excerpt describes Dr. Jekyll's state after his transformations into Mr. Hyde. He is weak and preoccupied with the horror of his "other self," which is a secret he carries. The option "Friendship overcomes trials" is not supported as there's no mention of friendship. "Wisdom is gained over time" has no basis here. "Appearances can be deceiving" is about outward vs. inward, but the excerpt focuses on the pain of hiding his dual identity (the secret of Mr. Hyde), so "Living with secrets is painful" matches.

Answer:

B. Living with secrets is painful.