4. What is most likely the author's purpose for including the following passage (paragraph 11)?
In one way or another, often unconsciously, the great burden put upon us is being borne, and borne gallantly, by that immodest, unchivalrous set of ne'er-do-wells, so delightfully portrayed by Mr. Grundy and the amazing young Fitzgerald. A keen interest in political and social problems, and a determination to face the facts of life, ugly or beautiful, characterizes us, as it certainly did not characterize our fathers.
A. To set forth the political arguments of the young candidates poised to take over the government.
B. To emphasize the fact that the writer's generation is, in fact, more content and determined than the older generation.
C. To highlight the ugly claims made by the articles published in conservative papers.
D. To criticize the older generation.