C is the choice in my book
X- axis
The Axes
The independent variable belongs on the x-axis (horizontal line) of the graph and the dependent variable belongs on the y-axis (vertical line). The x and y axes cross at a point referred to as the origin, where the coordinates are (0,0). In graphs with only positive values for x and y, the origin is in the lower left corner.
The writer note the armor to be done by an artist/craftsman. Usually when we picture a hero we see them dressed heroically. He then proceeds to flatter himself for his achievements as a youth.
Yes to make readers think that there is nothing serious about his story