D. Is the correct answer, because even though a prodigal son may leave his family and friends, he comes back and reforms his behavior
Answer: It is a monster or greed, going to eat him alive. It's all comsuming and chasing him down in a figuritive way. (Just how I see it)
Explanation:
The correct answer is <span> C.) It does not need commas because the participial phrase is essential.
Essential phrases are those which are vital for the sentence and without which the sentence wouldn't make much sense. They are never separated by commas. On the other hand, nonessential phrases are not really important and can be deleted from the sentence without it changing its meaning. They are always set off by commas.
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Answer:
An ongoing stressful life or an unhappy childhood