In 'The Birthmark, Hawthorne develops the theme that the quest for perfection is destined to fail Which details from the story contribute to the development of this theme? Select the TWO correct answers. A. "Do not repent that with so high and pure a feeling, you have rejected the best the earth could offer. Aylmer, dearest Aylmer, I am dying!"
B. "Perhaps its removal may cause cureless deformity, or it may be the stain goes as deep as life itself.''
c. "The crimson hand, which at first had been strongly visible upon the marble paleness of Georgiana's cheek, now grew more faintly outlined."
D. "...for his spirit was ever on the march, ever ascending, and each instant required something that was beyond the scope of the instant before."

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)

c. our lives go by quickly, so take time to enjoy each moment.

explanation:

i would need the available options to be listed to give you an answer.