Please answer question 2 with the 2 interpretations given.

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Numbing feelings with addictive substances becomes a vicious cycle as the addiction itself often manifests further negative emotions

President eisenhowers foreign policy stressed peace, threatened massive retaliation for attacks and what

Which statement best explains how the narrator interacts with the setting? a.the setting makes him lose hope b. the setting makes him envious c. the setting makes him feel angry d. the setting makes him gain confidence the answer is a