Throughout the poem the <em>a</em><em>u</em><em>t</em><em>h</em><em>o</em><em>r</em> refers to the narrator's incapacity to play sports. Although the narrator enjoys sports (or at least watching them) he fails many, many times at trying to play them. Because he makes an effort to try sports the answer is likely not A). And because the narrator's situation is still found humorous and no mention is given to his wit, the answer is likely not B). And finally because the <em>a</em><em>u</em><em>t</em><em>h</em><em>o</em><em>r</em> gives no mention to the narrator's social skills ( besides other sports players) or the <em>a</em><em>u</em><em>t</em><em>h</em><em>o</em><em>r</em><em>'</em><em>s</em><em> </em>negative experiences with sportswriters it is likely not D).
I think that the tone of Orwell’s essay progressively changes. In the beginning of the essay, Orwell’s tone is almost lecturing, telling us what’s wrong with the English language and how to fix.
