Which best analyzes how the bishop contributes to the plot of "the convict and the bishop"

If your choices are the following:
A. Valjean's appearance contributes to the villagers' prejudice against him; this establishes the conflict. 
B. Valjean's appearance makes the villagers feel sorry for him; this adds to the rising action. 
C. Valjean's physical appearance has very little to do with the plot of the story; it has no impact on the plot. 
D. Valjean's appearance causes the villagers to put their complete trust in him; this leads to a resolution.

The answer would be A