Which of the themes of Hawthorne's "Dr. Heidegger's
Experiment" is illustrated by
this passage?
Paragraph 47: "I love it as
well thus as in its dewy
freshness," observed he,
pressing the withered rose to
his withered lips.
A. We should love life in all its stages.
B. We should appreciate flowers more --
whether alive or dead.
C. Withered flowers are appropriate for
withered lips.

the correct answer is D

Explanation:

i solved that question correctly

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

d understatement