What is most likely the author’s intent by including the following description of Himmler in Paragraph 5?
Heading the Schutzstaffel was Heinrich Himmler who worshipped Adolf Hitler. Himmler was a man of great organizational skills, with a passion for perfect record keeping and a heart as black as his Schutzstaffel uniform.
Answer choices for the above question
A. to demonstrate that Hitler promoted individuals based on qualifications, not just their viewpoints
B. to reinforce what color the SS officers wore
C. to emphasize the traits which made him cut out for Hitler’s victimization of Jews
D. to show how the leader of the SS was distinctly different than the group as a whole
To determine the author's intent in including the description of Himmler in Paragraph 5, we can analyze the text and its context. In this paragraph, the author mentions Himmler heading the Schutzstaffel (SS) and describes his qualities, such as organizational skills and a passion for record keeping. Additionally, the author mentions that Himmler had a heart as black as his SS uniform.
First, let's rule out answer choice B ("to reinforce what color the SS officers wore"). While it is true that the author mentions the color of the SS uniform, this detail is not the primary focus of the paragraph. The author's intent goes beyond simply stating the color of the uniform.
Next, answer choice A ("to demonstrate that Hitler promoted individuals based on qualifications, not just their viewpoints") is also unlikely to be the author's intent. The paragraph does not explicitly mention Hitler's promotion criteria or delve into the qualifications of SS officers.
Answer choice D ("to show how the leader of the SS was distinctly different than the group as a whole") is also not supported by the description in Paragraph 5. The description focuses on Himmler's qualities and does not explicitly contrast him with the rest of the SS group.
Thus, the most likely author's intent is answer choice C ("to emphasize the traits which made him cut out for Hitler’s victimization of Jews"). This interpretation aligns with the description of Himmler's organizational skills and his heart being as black as his uniform, suggesting his suitability for the SS's involvement in Hitler's persecution of Jews. The author highlights these traits to emphasize Himmler's role and suitability in implementing Hitler's policies.
It's important to note that understanding an author's intent is a subjective interpretation of the text and may vary depending on individual analysis. However, based on the details provided in Paragraph 5, answer choice C appears to be the most logical and supported explanation.