All of the following examples show how the author uses figurative language and imagery to characterize Mr. Rochester as dangerous in this passage EXCEPT which?

Question

A.
“Mr. Rochester moved slightly, as if an earthquake had rolled under his feet: taking a firmer footing, and not turning his head or eyes, he said, ‘Proceed.’"

B.
" . . . and how like quarried marble was his pale, firm, massive front at this moment! How his eye shone, still watchful, and yet wild beneath!"

C.
"Mr. Rochester turned and glared at him. His eye, as I have often said, was a black eye: it had now a tawny, nay, a bloody light in its gloom;"

D.
"Mr. Rochester, on hearing the name, set his teeth; he experienced, too, a sort of strong convulsive quiver; near to him as I was, I felt the spasmodic movement of fury or despair run through his frame."

E.
". . . and his face flushed . . . and he stirred, lifted his strong arm—he could have struck Mason, dashed him on the church-floor, shocked by ruthless blow the breath from his body"***(Am I correct?)

Answer 1

In your choice E, there is some stong (dangerous) language: strong arm, struck, dashed him, ruthless blow... No, you are not correct.
Is there a reason you ignored answer A?

Answer 2

A.
“Mr. Rochester moved slightly, as if an earthquake had rolled under his feet: taking a firmer footing, and not turning his head or eyes, he said, ‘Proceed.’"