What does the story show you about King Ajal’s character? Explain how the King changes from the beginning to the end of the story. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

i believe the correct answer is a