Read the following lines from the first scene of King Lear:

"Meantime we shall express our darker purpose.
Give me the map there. Know we have divided
In three our kingdom; . . ."

Which theme do these lines introduce?

(1 point)

A. power, since Lear has the final say in how he will divide his kingdom
B. wisdom, since Lear uses sound reasoning to divide his kingdom
C. justice, since Lear realizes he no longer has the right to rule his kingdom
D. betrayal, since Lear has ill intentions for how he will divide up his kingdom
E. truth, since Lear requires honesty from those who want to rule his kingdom

The theme introduced in these lines is A. power, since Lear has the final say in how he will divide his kingdom.