Read these lines from the play. LANGSTON (Eagerly): What about Columbia? MR. HUGHES: Columbia University in New York City? LANGSTON: Yes! My grades were good in high school. I think Columbia would accept me. How do these lines affect the overall mood of this scene?

A) They add a feeling of desperation.
B) They create a sense of hope.
C) They make the scene more intense.
D) They stir up a feeling of confidence