Which idea does the author introduce first? A the fact that the brothers are better known for folktales. B the brothers founding of the german dictionary in 1854. C the brothers ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars D the role that philology played in the brothers research skills.

The brothers' ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars.

The excerpt begins by informing us of the difficult personal problems and the meager financial support that the brothers faced from 1805 to 1812. It also highlights that, despite these problems, the brothers were able to prove themselves as innovative scholars in the field of German philology. Therefore, the first idea that the author introduces is the brothers' ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars.

The brothers' ability to overcome difficulties to succeed as scholars.

Explanation:

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it exposes the hypocrisy of religion and christian supporters of slavery

the answer is both an appeal to ethos and logos (if that's what your question options were)