I believe the correct answer is B. Increases your reading speed. The reason for this is you are just shaming through what your reading to find the main idea, so you skip over the details that aren't that important.
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Motivated by: tendency to file lawsuits, meaning hes greedy for more money or property.
Theme: witchcraft within a family and plot. His wife Martha is accused, then he himself is held in contempt of court.
How they help:) Helps to show that there may be inconsistency within the trial process, but bigger powers can exert their power and cover over the minorities.
Advance Plot: he speaks out about the injustice(s) within court, finding himself in contempt of court b/c he spoke out. He is killed soon afte, proving more injustices.
