The answer is C. This is because but is being used as a conjunction separating independent clauses in the other answers. You can remove but from A, B, and D, and you are left with 2 simple sentences.
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In Malory's <span>Morted'Arthur, </span><span>Arthur is warned by Sir Gawain not to lead his army against Mordred the next day. If Arthur fights Mordred tomorrow, he and many men on both sides will die. Gawain tells Arthur to postpone the battle for a month to give Lancelot time to arrive. </span>
The men begging for money on the street helped build and protect our country, and they deserve a better lot than they have been given.
Answer:
Author's Purpose
Explanation:
The idea that he is trying to get across to the audience
