Read the passage from "the convict and the bishop": it would have been hard to find a passer-by more wretched in appearance. which best analyzes how this description of valjean contributes to the plot of the story?

a. valjean's appearance contributes to the villagers' prejudice against him; this establishes the conflict.
b. valjean's appearance makes the villagers feel sorry for him; this adds to the rising action.
c. valjean's physical appearance has very little to do with the plot of the story; it has no impact on the plot.
d. valjean's appearance causes the villagers to put their complete trust in him; this leads to a resolution.