In "After Twenty Years," why is the moment when Bob lights a match important?

A.) It is at that point that the police officer sees the diamond.

B.) It increases the suspense and adds mystery.

C.) It is at the point that Bob is able to see the police officer’s face.

D.) It is at that point that the police officer recognizes him.

What type of external conflict occurs in the excerpt from “stephen crane’s own story”? it was now that the first mate showed a sign of losing his grip. to us who were trying in all stages of competence and experience to launch the lifeboat he raged in all terms of fiery satire and hammerlike abuse. but the boat moved at last and swung down toward the water. a. person versus person b. person versus nature c. person versus society d. person versus self i think its either b or d.