The dentist gave him a clean cloth.
"Dry your tears," he said.
The Mayor did. He was trembling. While the dentist washed his hands, he saw the crumbling ceiling and a
dusty spider web with spider's eggs and dead insects. The dentist retumed, drying his hands. "Go to bed," he
said, "and gargle with salt water."
How does this emphasize the main character's perspective?
a. The dentist enjoys watching the mayor cry.
o b. The dentist acknowledges that the mayor is a terrible person.
OC. The dentist realizes his power over the mayor in this situation
od. The dentist understands that he will benefit from the interaction with the mayor.
