Maybe you should kill off one of the characters to dig into the emotions of the other characters
Because of their race and background
D. There was a sharp softness...
an oxymoron is a figure of speech in which opposite terms appear
Answer: 3rd question
You are trying to persuade the reader to see your view point so understanding theirs is just as important. The thesis is used the state your position. And 3rd question helps in forming a rebuttal which correlates with the thesis statement.