Read this excerpt from Passage 2, paragraph 29.
Example: [Ms. Lewis wordlessly retrieves her basket and walks away while a downtrodden Carter follows her at a distance, clutching the stolen magnolias.]
Why does the author use the word downtrodden to describe the way in which Carter follows his mother?
A.to demonstrate Carter’s feeling of pleasure at getting the magnolias for his mother
B.to demonstrate Carter’s feeling of oppression, as his hopes have been trampled on
C.to explain Ms. Lewis’ anger at Carter’s decision to steal
D.to explain Ms. Lewis’ silent reflection on her son’s decisions