What does the sensory language in the excerpt convey about Stephen's feelings? A. It shows the ridicule and humiliation Stephen feels after Wells throws him into the ditch. B. It shows the vengefulness Stephen feels because of Wells's actions toward him. C. It shows Stephen's intense desire to run away after being humiliated by Wells. D. It shows the cruelty of the pecking order among the boys at school.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility