In this way Mr. Brown learned a good deal about the religion of the clan and he came to the conclusion that a frontal attack on it would not succeed. And so he built a school and a little hospital in Umuofia.

Why does Achebe most likely use the phrase "frontal attack" instead of "direct approach" or "short-term plan" in this excerpt?

A. to convey Mr. Brown's almost militaristic sense of order and discipline

B. to imply that Mr. Brown's motives are ultimately hostile to the Igbo people

C. to show that Mr. Brown considers his charitable work a matter of life and death

D. to illustrate how much of a struggle it would be for Mr. Brown to convert the Igbo people

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15 February, 16:02

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Lorenzo Conner · Answer 1

I believe is A. to convey Mr. Brown’s almost militaristic sense of order and discipline

Craig · Answer 2

The correct answer is B. to imply that Mr. Brown's motives are ultimately hostile to the Igbo people