This question has 2 parts. First answer PART A. Then, answer PART B. PART A

Read the below narration from W. W. Jacob's, The Monkey's Paw.

"Father and son were at chess; the former, who possessed ideas about the game involving radical changes, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary perils that it even provoked comment from the white-haired old lady knitting placidly by the fire." (Lines 3-7; page 105)

How does this narration add to the story?

A. Reveals aspects of character
B. Provokes a decision.
C. Propels the plot of the story.

PART B

Explain your response to Part A. (How does the dialogue provoke, propel, or reveal information?)