English

Kaiden Bray

6 February, 21:15

Read the passage from "The Convict and the Bishop": It would have been hard to find a passer-by more wretched in appearance. Which best analyzes how this description of Valjean contributes to the plot of the story?

A. Valjean's appearance contributes to the villagers' prejudice against him; this establishes the conflict.

B. Valjean's appearance makes the villagers feel sorry for him; this adds to the rising action.

C. Valjean's physical appearance has very little to do with the plot of the story; it has no impact on the plot.

D. Valjean's appearance causes the villagers to put their complete trust in him; this leads to a resolution.