How does the outhor use Gortsby's initial encounter with the elderly man to develop the story's theme?
A. The author conveys Gortsvy's private feelings of regret about his judgement of the man.
B. The author reveals to readers that gortsby's perception of the elderly man was incorrect.
C,The author uses descriptions such as "drooping air of defiance" to reflect Gortsby's perception of the man.
D. The author includes dialogue between Gortsby and the man that conveys Gortsby's attitude toward him