Answer is D. When the Monk presents his <em>tales</em> to the other pilgrims, he uses stories involving some very <em>popular figures</em> in the Bible and History, all having some kind of <em>tragedy</em> during their existence, although considered full of sadness, the intention is to help people avoid the same fate and lead a more <em>decent life</em>, in other words, a <em>religious lifestyle, </em>with the fear (respect) of God