Which of the following best describes fitzgerald’s purpose in paragraphs 1 and 2?

to introduce the narrator as a character in the story
to introduce the conflict between the two main characters
to foreshadow the conclusion of the story
to foreshadow the important role society plays

D. To foreshadow the important role society plays

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

c. to understand which information will best persuade your readers. (apex) correct answer.