Which of the following would best readers understand the themes and concerns of a work of literature
a. the authors name
b. the characters appearances
c. the setting of the work
d. the historical context

The C. the setting of the work.

Explanation: It is C. because there are various of settings that apply to certain stories or readings. They help analyze themes and concerns of a work of literature by giving us details as to what is happening all around. The main concepts of a work of literature will pop up frequently as the plot progresses and as the plot progresses the setting of a work will change but it helps with understanding the theme.

answer: "the beating heart symbolizes the narrator's conscience, or his sense of guilt and wrongdoing" so its b

explanation:

"to look at him, or hear him describe it, he had no guilt. however, poe decided to symbolize this man's subconscious guilt through the heartbeat."