It would be "The carpenter was suffering particularly, but he showed grit and spirit. Vincent had for the past week ceased to be an active member of the crew, and I could not easily account for his collapse. Physically he was one of the strongest men in the boat. He was a young man, he had served on North Sea trawlers, and he should have been able to bear hardships better than McCarthy, who, not so strong, was always happy."
Answer:
it's important to appreciate life while you have it.
Explanation:
Gump's story shows that you never know what's going to happen in the future, and that also includes not knowing when your time will be up or if your life is ever going to be compromised.
Inference is something you can infer, or implicitly deduce based on the text you are reading. A is obviously stated in that epic. B and D are mere facts.
The correct answer is C, the cyclops reflects negative cultural values of ancient Greece.
