The right answer is "A. The clergy "
You should be referring to the quote from "The Canterbury Tales" where the word gold is used to represent the clergy in all its purity that leaves it in such a high standard that nothing can reach it, just as gold can not be attained by rust.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The kind of man Creon is respectful but not afraid to make mistakes. What this reveals about his character is that he knows all men make mistakes but he knows that we all learn from our mistakes. He is telling men/people to do what they want but will eventually learn what is right. He is also saying that wise men will likely pick the right choice first but make mistakes that they will learn from also.
        
             
        
        
        
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Connell uses imagery while describing the evil in the island and living conditions of Zaroff. ... Connell uses irony when he asserts that Zaroff saw Rainsford as an easy prey and when he caught him the first time, he let him go since he was seeking for thrill and wanted to play the cat and mouse game.Explanation: