What difficult task did Stalin most likely face when he tried to use ethos in his speech?

A.
Since he had starved and tortured many Soviets, he had to make himself seem trustworthy to his people.

B.
Since he had built strong Soviet industries, he had to ensure that factories could produce war machinery.

C.
Since he had come from an abusive childhood, he had to make himself seem in control.

D.
Since he had angered Great Britain, he had to try to appear eager to please them.