"The long haul" represents life.
I believe is the it is a fact that serves as a supporting detail
I think D is the best answer choice. for a work written around the time of the salem witch trials, you can better understand why extreme fear and condemnation of witchcraft might show up, and the author's purpose is a major thing to understand a work. C doesn't really make sense, because historical context is based on facts, so the context doesn't so much help you understand an author's attitude/opinion. B is true to some degree, but D is still a stronger answer as B is somewhat circular; historical context is an inherent part of a historical character? and A doesn't even make sense to me but i personally would go with D
Answer:
Reread the conclusion of the story. How does the author’s portrayal of the old man departing contribute to the meaning of the text?
A. The ending shows how even sympathetic reactions are rooted in selfishness.
Explanation:
The reasons behind this answer are two: The first one is that the author finds a breaking point of analysis to point out that sympathetic reactions are fundamental in self-centered objectives. That they are meant to make the executer feel better of himself or herself. That it is a selfish act because it is not made by thinking 100% on the other but by how they will benefit the executor.
The correct answer starts with "so the battle begins"