I think it would be B. pathos because it would be a emotional reason its persuading you by appealing to emotion.
Lessing's childhood involved going out into nature and enjoying it as best as she could until her mother would tell her to stop and be a proper woman. Lessing lived after World War I from which his father suffered injuries that prevented him from walking again.<span />
Dishearten, daunt, disparage, overawe, deject, depress. Hope this helps!
I dont know but im going to comment here anyway sorry
