From "The Mouse" Read the sentence. "Like a hunted beast breaking cover and dashing madly toward some other haven of momentary s
afety he threw aside his rug, and struggled frantically into his disheveled garments." Why does the author compare Theodoric to a "hunted beast"? A. to emphasize his weakness B. to emphasize his desperation C. to reveal that the woman is afraid of him D. to reveal that the authorities are coming