Answer: all I know is it it violence. I don't remember much of the story from Edgar Allen P. It was years ago since I read it in school myself. I just remember it was a dark story. Hope this helps.
Explanation:
I am pretty sure about the second excerpt, it directly shows gods' involvement in mortal affairs
Then thus Minerva in Laertes' ear:"Son of Arcesius, reverend warrior, hear!Jove and Jove's daughter first implore in prayer,Then, whirling high, discharge thy lance in air."
And I believe that the next correct answer is
“But, tell me who thou art? and what thy race?
Thy town, thy parents, and thy native place?
Or, if a merchant in pursuit of gain,
What port received thy vessel from the main?
Or comest thou single, or attend thy train?”
C) Both a and b
Before you write a thesis, you should consider your audience and purpose.
It's either person against self or person against person. I'm leaning toward person against self though.