A prepositional phrase has to start with a preposition, and the only option here which starts with one is D, 'during the darkest night', where 'during' is a preposition.
The correct answer here would be <u>Beware the pursuit of luxury as it will surely barricade the path that leads to self-awareness.</u>
The author clearly states his claim in the beginning of this excerpt:"<em>Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind</em>."
What he means by this is that we do not need as much we think we do and, in order to make progress as mankind, we should care less about luxury and rely more on reason and judgment.
Abigail’s son, Johnny, ends up becoming America’s sixth President. He is also known as John Quincy Adams.
I haven’t read this story in a while I think he is revealed to be his son.
I read “Thank you ma’am last year so I could probably help you with it