Answer: The answer is A
Explanation: I believe that when Booth says, “I care not what becomes of me. I have no desire to outlive my country,” he is inferring that the country is deteriorating and will fall within his lifetime.
Verb (used without object), com·plied, com·ply·ing. to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree (sometimes followed by with): They asked him to leave and he complied. She has complied with the requirements. Obsolete. to be courteous or conciliatory.
So yes, complies does mean agree.
Topic because the theme is the message. The topic is what it’s about.