Read the first lines of this character analysis about the main character in White Fang. White Fang learns many lessons the hard way. The first time he sees fire, he can’t resist touching it with his nose and tongue.

Which line from the text would best support this analysis?

“He heard Gray Beaver chuckle above him . . .”
“He felt a vacancy in him . . .”
“And then shame came to him.”
“It was the worst hurt he had ever known.”