The faulty logic in this sentence is an example of an either-or-fallacy. Given the construction of this type of fallacy it posits that the potential outcomes of a situation are usually a singular event such as in this example the only result is a prolonged strike and it will be economically crippling, this may happen but a variety of options could happen as well.
Answer: D) People make decisions in order to protect their pride.
Explanation: In the given excerpt from "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, we can see Crusoe struggling about whether or not he should return home. He thinks that if he go home, his neighbours would laugh at him, and he would be ashamed. From the given options, the statement that represents the theme of the passage is that people make decisions in order to protect their pride.
The correct option is D.) Women’s lack of political rights is the root of their troubles.
The correct answer is C.
The comic tone of the play is solely given by the characters' calm reaction to the the huge fire that is surely to burn down the whole hotel.
If the characters were to react like normal people would -screaming and panicking- the play would lose its whole essense.
