B. malevolent because of the definition and because it fits in the sentence.
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A hunter would protect himself from the bear by using a high powered rifle and a tree stand. The bear would protect itself from the hunter by climbing said tree and killing the hunter.
<span>A) Character vs Character- C
B) Character vs Society- D
C) Character vs Self- B
D) Character vs Nature-A</span>