Darius is described by esperanza as someone who is stupid, foolish, doesn't like school, and pesters the young girls. she also mentions his redeeming quality of describing the clouds. which of the following best describes the author's intention in this description? a. to shock the reader's sensibilities and encourage a negative opinion of the neighborhood b. to make the reader feel sorry for the girls in the neighborhood c. to present a meaningful contrast within a character and thus the reader understand him d. to introduce a dreamy quality to an otherwise gloomy story