Which line from “cruel tribute” best supports the idea that the elders to advance the plot?

"It is better that a few should perish than that the whole city should be destroyed," they said.

Explanation: This is the line that supports in a better way the idea that the elders help to advance the plot becuase it shows that the elders would risk their lifes in order to protect the city.

1)they use panels

2)they include images and words.

3)they contain gutters.