Read the excerpt below from "Choose Wisely," a literary analysis of S. E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders. As you read, consider what evidence is used to show that Dally makes poor choices throughout the novel. At the beginning of the novel, Dally is rude to Cherry Valence, shows little sympathy for anyone other than his pet, Johnny, and is portrayed as an unfeeling, hot-headed person. Later in the novel, he makes no effort to save the children from the fire. Rather, he tries to stop Ponyboy and Johnny from entering the inflamed church. Although an argument can be made that Dally tries to stop the rescue because he cares for his friends, this action only shows that his choices are based on selfish reasoning--he doesn't want to lose friends because it might affect him. This selfishness also influences

How does this evidence support the idea that Dally makes poor choices throughout the novel?

A: It provides many specific examples of a character's actions.

B: It provides evidence that a character is trying to change but cannot.

C: It shows how a character changes as the novel progresses.

D: It suggests that a character is heavily influenced by other characters.