The option best explains this excerpt's role in the problem-and-solution structure of the passage is A. The excerpt presents the solution to the overarching problem in the passage. Problem and solution is a pattern of the organization expressed as a dilemma or concerning issue and something that was done to remedy this issue or attempted solutions. Notes of a Native Son is a non-fiction book by James Baldwin. It was his first non-fiction book and was published in 1955.
If the sentence in question is a statement (ends with a period), I would probably "however" as your transition word.
A is the best answer. Empathy is understanding another point of view but not necessarily agreeing with it. You can make your own arguments better if you take the time to understand the other point of view (empathy).
A is correct because it isn't saying his or her and also its using correct grammar.