What does motivation mean in terms of character development?
a. it refers to the author’s purpose in creating the character.
b. it refers to the reader’s understanding of the character.
c. it is the reason characters behave as they do in the story.
d. it is the underlying theme or message of the story.

the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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