Answer:
C
Explanation:
Married women had no legal rights and could not even sue someone.
He was saying that despite being a famous Army Officer, General Corrigan was a man who never forgot where he came or the people he grew up with. Despite his honors and rank, he was still same kid the narrator knew from many years ago. That fact that he greeted him with such enthusiasm tells a lot about the man behind the rank.
Answer: For part A: It is A, to create a divide between allies. And for Part B: I am going to go with C because it is about him giving something to other people so they won't favor the rich people. This answer pretty much restates my answer for Part A.
By providing a different perspective and encouraging the Englishman to never give up, the boy helps him to discover the alchemist.