To build mystery and anticipation for Merrick's introduction.
Answer: Option B.
<u>Explanation:</u>
In "The Elephant Man", in the excerpt that has been shown above, the phrase has been used a lot of times by the author a lot of times. The meaning and the intention of the author for using this phrase is that he wanted to create an anticipation for the introduction of Merrick.
The author in his introduction says that he has no hope and neither does he have any expectations. He has certain deformities in him and because of these deformities, he has to bear a lot of pain. To add to this introduction, he uses this phrase many times and adds mystery.
<span>C. Gideon’s position as a tribal medicine man dictates that he not betray the secret to outsiders.
It is clear from the beginning of this passage that Gideon is not happy to be there. He is described as speaking "grudgingly" and "incredulously", showing that he is unhappy. He then goes on to firmly state that he will not give up the secrets of the medicine to outsiders. </span>
