The correct answer is A. The political, ethical and social influences that characterize a particular time and place.
Explanation:
In literary works such as novels, stories, or poems, the historical context includes factors such as the political, economic, ethical, and social situations that influenced the literary work. Additionally, these factors are related to the general context and situation of a specific geographical location during a specific time. For example, in the case of the famous book "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, this is set in Missouri during the 1840s, and factors such as politics, society, and economy, as well as the place and time are the historical context.
B and C make sense but more than likely C. B is an option because to rue means to regret something so if you take advice from an old wise person, it COULD end up with you doing something you regret. But C is more likely because joining a conspiracy will cause you to do something bad more than likely.