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. considering the nature b. how it came to pass c. such inhumanity d. wretched creatures

Explanation:

The phrase "Considering the nature" implies Crusoe is analyzing and trying to understand (and potentially control or master) the savages. The other phrases like "How it came to pass" is more about origin, "Such inhumanity" is about a trait, and "Wretched creatures" is a description. Mastery often involves understanding nature (in a broad sense here, like the nature of beings).

Answer:

A. Considering the nature