Answer:
This would mean it is looking back to events or evidence that has already occurred rather than looking ahead for evidence to support a theory.
Answer:
Roger is slipping into C. despair.
Explanation:
Despair refers to the absolute loss of hope, a complete and <em>deep feeling of sadness</em>, of <em>sorrow. </em>
In this case, Roger feels he was <em>never able to reach his potential and opportunities and that he hurt a lot of people. </em>We know he is feeling despair because he knows and thinks it is too late to make amends. We can see <em>he</em> <em>has lost all hope</em> of making things right.