In this excerpt from section xviii of the way to rainy mountain, the author describes his relationship to the space around him: you could see far and wide even at night, by the light of the moon; there was nothing to stand in your way. and when the season turned and it was necessary to move back into the house, there was a sense of confinement and depression for a time. what does this description convey about the author? a) he feels confined by the space all around him. b) he feels tied to the land and to the weather in which he grew up. c) he suffers from depression when he is at rainy mountain. d) he knows that summer is only an illusion.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.