From "The Mouse" Read the sentence. "Like a hunted beast breaking cover and dashing madly toward some other haven of momentary safety he threw aside his rug, and struggled frantically into his disheveled garments." Why does the author compare Theodoric to a "hunted beast"? A. to emphasize his weakness B. to emphasize his desperation C. to reveal that the woman is afraid of him D. to reveal that the authorities are coming