The answer is choice D. incessant
Answer: to describe the meaning of the shell strings.
In this excerpt, the author explains to us what the meaning of the shell strings is. He tells us that the shells symbolize the union of the nations. Option B is incorrect, as the passage does not discuss anything related to the consequences of disobeying one's tribe. Option C is similarly incorrect, as the passage does not mention any of the traditions of the Lords. Finally, the passage does not explain the history of each tribe.
The answer would be option B "Johnny." Johnny died in the hospital because of the fire. It was from the burning down church and Pony, and Johnny went in their to save many little kids. It's not option A because Two-bit doesn't die at all, it's not option C because Ponyboy doesn't die either, it's also not option D because Dallas died in a gun fight with the police.
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