Question

read the following excerpt from robinson crusoe.
when these thoughts were over, my head was for some time taken up in considering the nature of these wretched creatures,--i mean the savages, and how it came to pass in the world, that the wise governor of all things should give up any of his creatures to such inhumanity, nay, to something so much below even brutality itself, as to devour its own kind (176).
which phrase from this passage most clearly shows crusoes preoccupation with mastery?
a. wretched creatures
b. how it came to pass
c. such inhumanity
d. considering the nature

Explanation:

The phrase "Considering the nature" implies Crusoe is analyzing and trying to understand (master) the savages. "Wretched creatures" is a description, "How it came to pass" is about occurrence, and "Such inhumanity" is a judgment. Only "Considering the nature" shows an attempt to master (understand deeply) the subject.

Answer:

D. Considering the nature