Question

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read these lines:

when fortune would elect
to trick a man, she plots his overthrow
by such a means as he would least expect.

which theme from the story is best represented in these lines?

a. governments are overthrown at fortunes whims.
b. fortune plays fair to those she meets, even if they are cunning.
c. people dont expect good things to happen to them.
d. people have little control over their own lives.

Explanation:

• Option A: The lines focus on individuals, not governments, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The lines say Fortune "tricks" and "plots overthrow", which is not playing fair, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The lines are about Fortune's actions, not people's expectations of good things, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The lines show Fortune acts to trick people in unexpected ways, implying people have little control over their lives as Fortune dictates events.

Answer:

D. People have little control over their own lives.