What can be identified as the author's purpose in the following statement by chief seattle? "the great, and i presume also good, white chief sends us word that he wants to buy our lands but is willing to allow us to reserve enough to live on comfortably. this indeed appears generous, for the red man no longer has rights that he need respect, and the offer may be wise, also, for we are no longer in need of a great country." a. he wants his people to accept the deal presented to them by the "white chief." b. he feels that a better deal can be worked out with the "white chief." c. he explains that the "white chief" wants their land. d. he wants to form a rebellion against the "white chief."