Read these lines from The Tempest, spoken by Alonso to Prospero:

O heavens, that they were living both in Naples,

The king and queen there! That they were, I wish

Myself were mudded in that oozy bed

Where my son lies. (Act V, scene i, lines 149 - 152)

Which statement best explains the significance of these lines?

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A. These lines are important because they provide clues that Alonso

was a part of the plan to take Prospero's kingship from him.

O

B. These lines are important because Alonso declares his revenge on

the one who caused the shipwreck and killed the future king.

O

C. These lines are important because Alonso suggests that he would

be happy about the marriage of his son and Prospero's daughter.

O

D. These lines are important because Alonso must bring his son

back to marry an awaiting princess.

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