According to a source on the internet, the theme that addressed in both excerpts would be the last choice - Reality can be inexplicably cruel and unfair.
This is further strengthened by the passage - How stunned I was, for example, to discover another time outside time, a universe parallel to this one, a creation within Creation, with its own laws, customs structures, and language - as if reality is deceiving and being unfair to the person.
C is correct. I hope I helped you
The alchemists among Victor’s influences were: Paracelsus and Cornelius Agrippa.
Paracelsus was born in Egg, Swiss (1493-1541) - Pioneer in some aspects of the medical revolution - He had a natural affinity. (German Renaissance)
Cornelious Agrippa was born in Nettesheim, Germany (1486-1535). He has an Albertist influence.
Albertus Magnus was a teacher, Krempe M. was a professor, and Walton was Captain.
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