Reagan tells General Secretary Gorbachev to, Come here to this gate, open this gate, and tear down this wall! Which of these BEST explains Reagan’s purpose for using this language?
Responses
A He views the wall as a figurative political symbol and he doesn’t think Gorbachev understands his perspective.He views the wall as a figurative political symbol and he doesn’t think Gorbachev understands his perspective.
B He views the wall as a figurative political symbol of oppression and only Gorbachev can remove the restrictions to freedom.He views the wall as a figurative political symbol of oppression and only Gorbachev can remove the restrictions to freedom.
C He views the wall as a literal problem and knows only Gorbachev can authorize opening the gate and the destruction of the wall.He views the wall as a literal problem and knows only Gorbachev can authorize opening the gate and the destruction of the wall.
D He views the wall as a literal problem and believes Gorbachev must be there when the gate is opened and the wall is knocked down.