The most likely reason the author includes paragraph 5 in the text is to suggest that a book gave him hope that someday he could be free. This interpretation aligns with the common theme in literature where reading and education serve as pathways to liberation and personal growth.
What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 5 in the text?
To show that he was planning to run away soon from his master
To suggest that a book gave him hope that someday he could be free
To show that reading a book and debating its ideas would set him free
To suggest that he could talk with his master if he were well-read
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