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Answer A.
Key words from the question: <span>commuters do not <u>truly </u>experience New York City
Answer A reflects this because it gives a specific example of a commuter coming into the city but going a whole year without actually experiencing a NYC area outside of where s/he may work. </span>
<span>The events in "Water Never Hurt a Man" changed John by the end of the story because:
He becomes more confident in his ability to be a driver boy on the canal.
From a boy who is constantly afraid of being scolded and doing his tasks wrong, John becomes more like his father. He became more confident in doing his tasks and his mindset changed which has been evident in him saying "</span><span>"Water never hurt a man; it keeps his hide from cracking."</span>
He makes his money by using racial tactics