What is the stated purpose of the excerpt about Sterne's writing?

• A. to describe slavery as just one of many different types of injustices in the world
• B. to explain that slavery is deeply rooted in society and impossible to fight
• C. to argue that sooner or later people will do the right thing and abolish slavery
• D. to show that slavery is a terrible practice that has brought misery to too many people

Answer: (D)