Review the theme. outward beauty matters little; it is our hearts that truly matter. which character actions most to develop this theme? (a) the happy prince asks the swallow to pluck out his sapphire eyes so they can be given to the poor. (b) the men of the town argue over who may be cast as a statue. (c) the swallow leaves the reed behind because she will not travel with him. (d) the prince's heart cracks in two.