Not even the effeminate swank of his riding clothes could hide the enormous power of that body—he seemed to fill those glistening boots until he strained the top lacing, and you could see a great pack of muscle shifting when his shoulder moved under his thin coat. it was a body capable of enormous leverage—a cruel body. which statement best explains how symbolism is used in characterizing tom buchanan? a. he is portrayed as being arrogant and condescending toward his inferiors. b. he is described as being egotistical and cruel toward those weaker than he is. c. he is shown as secure enough in his masculinity to wear feminine clothing. d. he is shown to be a powerful man capable of abusing the power he has.