In Ralph Ellison’s “the black ball,” the narrator of the story stretches the truth, or lies, several times. What do you think is his motivation for being so untruthful?

A. He often tried to protect those around him as well as avoid conflict.
B. He tried to minipulate situations so that he gets what he desires
C. He is motivated by greed and fires to move up in society through his lies.
D. He is driven by anger and tries to seek revenge againsed society by telling lies.