Question

Suppose the author intended to write a story depicting John Wilkes Booth as an honest man who found himself in an unfortunate situation. Would this passage fulfill the author's intention?
a Yes, because Booth was being coerced by the theater owner, Mr. Ford.
b Yes, because Booth believed the gun was a prop and part of the performance. c No, because the author describes the Booth's thorough premeditation of the murder.
d No, because the author focuses on Lincoln's stature as the biggest hero of the time.

Answer 1

No, because the author describes Booth's thorough premeditation of the murder.