Read this passage: nicki dashed up the shore and into the forest, not stopping to think. she could feel the footsteps behind her, the nameless thugs whose loyalties could be bought and sold like sacks of sugar. those men were fast; she hoped she was faster. for the first time since her journey began, a sliver of doubt entered nicki's mind. why did she start all this in the first place? the doubt would follow her as the men continued to chase her around the island. they were unrelenting hounds. she was their timid prey. which statement best describes why nicki is an example of a round character? a. she does not know who is chasing her. b. she doesn't change her mind throughout the scene. c. she is conflicted about having her adventure. d. she will soon be caught by the men chasing her.