<span>The correct answer is a. Those without convictions are easily manipulated. An example of this theme is when Lady Macbeth manipulates the hesitating Macbeth in killing Duncan. B. is wrong as the opposite is true in this tragedy; C. Lady Macbeth strongly believed in her own judgement, yet it lead to tragedy not success; D. Friendship is betrayed in the story (the king killed his "friend").</span><span />
The sentence I would choose is: "He was looking down at his outstretched hands as he talked". To me, it implies that he cannot look into the eyes of the person he is speaking to, as if he doesn't feel he is worthy.
Now, people have to sneak across the border a lot more and are immigrating for a better life. But, 100 years ago, the regulations weren't as harsh and people were escaping their country for survival/
