Tarzan sees Clayton as "puny" and "stupid." What can we infer about Tarzan and Clayton through this word choice? Select the best answer. (1 point)

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A) These words show us that Tarzan is a mean tyrant, too quick to judge others.
A) These words show us that Tarzan is a mean tyrant, too quick to judge others.

B) These words highlight a misunderstanding of cultural differences and language barriers. They also show the contrast between Clayton's vulnerability and Tarzan's power, emphasizing Tarzan's role as a protector.
B) These words highlight a misunderstanding of cultural differences and language barriers. They also show the contrast between Clayton's vulnerability and Tarzan's power, emphasizing Tarzan's role as a protector.

C) These words highlight the similarities between Clayton and Tarzan, emphasizing their shared humanity and their ability to overcome challenges.
C) These words highlight the similarities between Clayton and Tarzan, emphasizing their shared humanity and their ability to overcome challenges.

D) These words highlight Tarzan’s accurate assessment of Clayton’s character, given Clayton is a weak city-boy filled with cowardice. These words also indicate the stupidity of Clayton given he has neither the knowledge nor the skill to navigate through the treacherous jungle environment.

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The best answer is:

D) These words highlight Tarzan’s accurate assessment of Clayton’s character, given Clayton is a weak city-boy filled with cowardice. These words also indicate the stupidity of Clayton given he has neither the knowledge nor the skill to navigate through the treacherous jungle environment.

This option reflects Tarzan's perspective on Clayton as someone lacking the qualities necessary to thrive in the jungle setting and emphasizes the theme of strength versus weakness.