Read the excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds."

"The priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. He turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them.

'You know I can't do that, Leon. There should have been the Last Rites and a funeral Mass at the very least.'

Leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. 'It's getting late, Father. I've got to go.'

When Leon opened the door Father Paul stood up and said, 'Wait.' He left the room and came back wearing a long brown overcoat."

What does the outcome of this discussion reveal about the priest?

A. He decides to surrender himself wholly to the traditional beliefs of the Pueblo people.
B. He realizes that he can provide a Catholic burial for Teofilo by sprinkling holy water on the grave.
C. Though he wants to spread his religion, his friendship with Leon overshadows this desire.
D. Though he wants to promote his religious beliefs, he is willing to make some sacrifices.



Answer :

Final answer:

The priest in the excerpt is shown to prioritize human connection and understanding over strict adherence to religious rituals.


Explanation:

The outcome of the discussion reveals that though the priest wants to promote his religious beliefs, he is willing to make some sacrifices.

In the excerpt, Father Paul initially insists on following Catholic traditions for Teofilo's burial but eventually makes a sacrifice by leaving to perform the burial without the Last Rites and a funeral Mass.

This demonstrates a willingness on the priest's part to prioritize human connection and understanding over strict adherence to religious rituals.


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