Which inference about the author’s opinion about conflict resolution is best supported by the text?

Answer choices for the above question

A. The author believes that conflict resolution is simple and straightforward.

B. The author believes that conflict resolution is complicated but worthwhile and can create common ground.

C. The author recognizes the message of the poem but does not agree with the poet.

D. The author thinks that conflict resolution can only be attained when someone “in-between” acts as a mediator for the conflicting parties.

The best supported inference about the author's opinion about conflict resolution is option B: The author believes that conflict resolution is complicated but worthwhile and can create common ground. This is supported by the text's mention of conflict resolution as being "a difficult task," but also as something that "can give birth to progress and understanding."