I am pretty sure it is C. Exposition because the scene is explaining background information on why the Captain was injured.
The answer could possibly be B though as the author seems to be starting the story with the injured captain as the climax...
Answer:
Gerasim alone did not lie; everything showed that he alone understood the facts of the case and did not consider it necessary to disguise them, but simply felt sorry for his emaciated and enfeebled master.
Explanation:
I hope its right! Thanks for the brainlist!!
