It can, because some people are ignorant and can’t take some opinions so they fight that its wrong.
Answer: D is using deductive reasoning,
Explanation: deductive reasoning is when you figure something out using logic and using the information you already have, without asking someone.
The answer should be A. Hope this helped !
Based on the excerpt is that tom is clearly ignoring his aunt's remorse on purpose. It is stated that he knows that a "yearning glance" was upon him but he refused to recognize it that is to acknowledge it. He even goes so far to imagine denying his aunt what she wants to hear even on his deathbed.