Why did the author choose "Don't wound a bear, you'll make it even more dangerous..." as the pull quote?

Question

A
The quote illustrates that killing is the best option.
B
The quote illustrates that a bear is dangerous, whether is it wounded or not.
C
The quote illustrates that human should never come into close contact with a bear, especially a wounded bear.
D
The quote illustrates the wounding a bear is more dangerous than doing nothing.

Answer 1

The pull quote "Don't wound a bear, you'll make it even more dangerous..." suggests that provoking or hurting a powerful entity (in this case, a bear) can lead to more severe consequences than leaving it alone. Given this context, the most fitting choice is:

D - The quote illustrates that wounding a bear is more dangerous than doing nothing.

This interpretation aligns with the idea that an injured animal may act more unpredictably and aggressively, creating a greater risk than if it were left unprovoked.