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The Underdogs is a 1915 novel by Mariano Azuela, originally written in Spanish. In the novel, Azuela makes a comparison using natural imagery to convey the mental state of the protagonist, Demetrio:
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Which quotation from a translation of The Underdogs most effectively illustrates the claim?
"The river crept along, murmuring as the waters rose and fell in small cascades."
A
"Demetrio suppressed a sigh. Memories crowded and buzzed through his brain like bees about a hive."
B
"When he reached the summit, he glanced down to see the sun steeping the valley in a lake of gold."
C
"Demetrio laid a hand on his hair which covered his ears, and stretching himself out for a long time, seemed to be lost in thought."
D