Hitchcock's thematic preoccupations include which one of the following?

A) the wrong man being suspected of a crime
B) absolute morality
C) pleasure in being looked at
D) critiquing masculinity

Hitchcock's thematic preoccupation of the wrong man being suspected of a crime is a recurring theme in many of his films such as "The 39 Steps", "North by Northwest" and "The Wrong Man". This theme reflects Hitchcock's interest in the idea of guilt and innocence, and the manipulation of perception by both the characters and the audience.