I figured it'd be A, because its letting off a lot of imagery. Correct me if I'm wrong.
The first choice; Thurber disagrees with the decision
This quote is an example of characterization as it explains the type of character Fortunato is "a man to be respected and even feared." It should be noted that Fortunato's name is an example of irony because in the end he is not fortunate.
A) better at giving advice than taking it