Which statement provides an analysis of how the treatment of Akaky by the young officials helps develop a central theme of the text?

A
It provokes the pity of another character as well as that of the narrator, developing the focus on human cruelty.

B
It causes a drop in Akaky's productivity, developing the focus on the importance of each individual's contribution to achieving a goal.

C
It produces amusement for the higher-ranking officials as well as for the narrator, developing the focus on human incompetence.

D
It provokes Akaky to stand up for himself, developing the focus on fighting back against inhumane treatment.