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Which theme of Eugene O'Neill's Beyond the Horizon is reflected in this excerpt from act 1 of the play?

ROBERT. No, I oughtn’t. (Pointing to the horizon—dreamily) Supposing I was to tell you that it’s just Beauty that’s calling me, the beauty of the far off and unknown, the mystery and spell of the East which lures me in the books I’ve read, the need of the freedom of great wide spaces, the joy of wandering on and on—in quest of the secret which is hidden over there, beyond the horizon? Suppose I told you that was the one and only reason for my going?

A.
the value of reading books
B.
the value of travelling
C.
importance of following one's dreams
D.
importance of family values

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Answer:

C. importance of following one's dreams

Step-by-step explanation:

Following one's dream is Eugene O'Neils is one of the most common themes in O'Neils plays. In this Act of "Beyond the Horizon" Andrew is talking to his brother Robert about his dream of following the beauty of the far off. and unknown.

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