Although the rest of the question is not included, we can still describe what this quote means in the novel. This quote comes from the book <em>The Pearl</em> by John Steinbeck.
In this quote, Kino is describing his wife Juana. Kino has always been obsessed with manhood, and what it means to be a man. Similarly, he wants his wife to be a typical woman. Juana is indeed patient, fragile and submissive. She obeys her husband and fulfills ideals of traditional womanhood. However, she is also very strong. She is resilient, practical and brave. This semi-contradiction shocks Kino, but also allows him to rely on her for support throughout their troubles.
The sentence that best represents the function of a supporting sentence is, option B. It adds more details to the topic sentence. The supporting sentences make up the paragraph that talks about the main sentence. The supporting sentences not only add more information about the topic, but also add examples to further explain the main sentence.
Well, Caliban is clever and quick-thinking
When she saw the grew clouds moving overhead she knew it was going to rain
The rain inspired Carli to paint a picture of delicate roses, swirls of water, and jagged lighting bolts.