Read the excerpt from paragraph 21. Why must he sit here weakly and listen to this weary, unconvincing tirade? Why could
he not be Mark Mellowkent for a few brief moments, and meet this man on level
terms?
How does the excerpt develop Mellowkent's character?
A by illustrating Mellowkent's awkwardness when presented with social situations
B by highlighting Mellowkent's intolerance for people who are different from him
C by expressing Mellowkent's desire to prove to himself that he is strong
D by conveying Mellowkent's exhaustion after working long hours