Mather wrote a letter to one of the magistrates in the Salem witch trials, John Richards of Boston, urging caution in the use of spectral evidence. He was also the author of the "Return of the Several Ministers," a report sent to the judges of the Salem court. This document advised caution in the use of spectral evidence because the devil could indeed assume the shape of an innocent person, and degrading the use of spectral evidence in the trials, their "noise, company, and openness", and the use of witch tests such as the recitation of the Lord's Prayer.
Allusion is a reference to something historical, cultural, or literary significance.
B to illustrate how powerful and important compassion and generosity are and how they can come from unexpected places
This reminds me when the Nazis tried to get through the snow, but they froze to death mostly 8)
I think the answer might be A. Im not sure tho ! But i hope this helps :)