The tone of the essay can best be described as A.
condescending and arrogant
B.
impassioned and indignant
C.
dreamy and idealistic
D.
philosophical and scientific
E.
pedantic and academic

(this is for from Life Without Principle
by Henry David Thoreau)

Ivansanger rainsfordgeneral zaroffwhitneyadventurous hunter; calm and composed; considers himself a realist; new yorker; veteran of world war ia hunter; sympathetic to the plight of voiceless, defenseless animals; cautiouscossack; mute; formidable physical stature; wears a black uniform; used to whip prisoners for the great white czarcossack; aristocrat; has sharp, pointed teeth and red lips; devoid of humanity and emotion