Use what you have learned from "The Chicago Cubs, the Goat Curse, and the Psychological Roots of Superstition" and "Why Rituals Work" to write an essay explaining why people believe in the power of superstitions and rituals. Support your essay with specific evidence from both passages.

Asap select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. h evil often wears the disguise of innocence. the answer is a c f h