"With this, and much more of the same kind, he cherished the flame that consumed him, so that by degrees he lost his colour, his vigour, and the beauty which formerly had so charmed the nymph Echo."
In this passage, the flame consuming Narcissus refers to
A. his self adoration.
B. his love for Echo.
C. his regret for treating the nymphs poorly.
D. his punishment from Hera.