Answer:
His speech and diction were plain, terse, forcible.
Despite what else may have occurred within the story up to
that point, this excerpt provides insight into the characteristics of the
narrator. With the terms “earnest
endeavors,” it is revealed that the narrator is making sincere efforts to
alleviate the friend’s sadness. What
this means, thus, is that the narrator can be seen in this light as a true,
caring friend whose actions are without ulterior motives.
Hi!
If I'm not wrong, the answer should be the last option.
The correct answer is A, angry.
Whereas he is secretive in the beginning when he doesn't want to show his identity to the Hobbits, and he is definitely brave and devoted, he doesn't really show the emotion of anger, either in the movies, or in the books.
Passive. Hope this helps!!
