Read the excerpt from "american indian civil rights.”

one of the most sweeping blows to the american indian community occurred in 1830 when president andrew jackson signed the indian removal act. as a result, the government negotiated with tribes to move them to land west of the mississippi river. the government then acquired their previously inhabited land. some tribes reluctantly went along with the act. however, many did not want to abandon their homelands.

in this excerpt, the setting

creates a mood.
develops a character.
fuels the external conflict.
creates an internal conflict.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility