Which best describes how the author of the glass of milk created an original character type while drawing from the classic tradition?

Below are the choices:

A. Rojas draws on the prideful wanderer in the classic tradition of the Prodigal Son, but his character finds a welcome from strangers. B. Rojas draws on a selfish character in the tradition of Julius Ceasar, but his character is not killed. C. Rojas draws on the comical character in the tradition of Shakespeare's Falstaff, but his character has no friends. D. Rojas draws on an intellectual character similar to Moses, but his character

The answer is A.