He had pleaded hard to the Tribunal, in which some members were asleep and some awake, for his life and freedom. Waylan is writing a paper on A Tale of Two Cites by Charles Dickens. Which of the writer’s commentaries is supported by the excerpt?

A.
Doctor Manette was confused about whether his son-in-law would be found guilty.
B.
As the original court system had been overthrown, Doctor Manette had no way to argue his case.
C.
Because the story takes place during the French Revolution, there is no legal system.
D.
Doctor Manette argued passionately, despite the lack of attention from the members of the Tribunal.