Which statement best conveys how the author achieves his purpose in this excerpt

C.

Explanation:

In these lines, we can assume that the speaker is a Native American who is expressing his doubts about the Christian religion. He is successful in conveying his feelings because he asks questions that are difficult to answer, even by Christian missionaries. This highlights the weaknesses of Christianity, and allows the missionaries to understand his doubts about the doctrine they preach.

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."