I would say B. I'd say this because he's not exactly menatlly insane(as is A). But he's doesn't exactly seem okay. Also, at the end, the wuestion is asking what kind of situtation is he in because of his BREATHLESS TONE. I think thats especially important.
Carson puts two opposite forces, feelings or ideas to each-other. In the essay, these forces are love and fear. The author shows how these feelings work and what kind of effect they have on us. Love is a motivation, a positive feeling or something eradicates hate - in this essay fear. Fear, instead is something negative which wipes away love.
He creates art in many different forms.
I hope this helps!
The answer is: [D]: "Combine sentence 2, 3, and 4 to create a series."
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