Which phrase most contributes to this passage's sad
and isolated tone?
will never forget that lonesome hill of stone that is her
final bed, as it fades from my sight. tread softly by my
uncle, my hand in his. I walk with my head turned, watching
that small hill as it fades from my sight. The soldiers make
us continue walking. My uncle talks to me, trying to
comfort me. I walk in loneliness."
- Michael Rutledge, 'Samuel's Memory
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A. my uncle talks to me
® B. fades from my sight
C walk with my head turned
D. trying to comfort me