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a long minute. i passed on by her as i saw nothing. as i was insensitive to ed. like a rude animal walking on two legs, i just moved on half - running by ng subway platform led. the woman and the valise and her with the baby arm. i took the steps of the long staircase down until i reached the above and the cold air slapped my warm face. what racism and prejudice and chauvinism and official malice can do to a people and to a nation! os the lady was not prejudiced after all. or not prejudiced enough to scream coming of a negro toward her in a solitary subway station a few hours past ght. were not that prejudiced, i failed you, dear lady. i know that there is a chance illion that you will read these lines. i am willing to take the millionth chance. if ere not that prejudiced, i failed you, lady, i failed you, children. i failed myself self. ed my courtesy early on memorial day morning. but here is a promise that i to myself here and now; if i am ever faced with an occasion like that again, i oing to offer my help regardless of how the offer is going to be received. i will have my courtesy with me again. things are big by jesus colón. copyright © 1961 by international publishers. reprinted 2. what conclusion about the authors purpose can be reached based on paragraph 11? a. the authors purpose was to convey to readers how stereotypes can create discord and influence decision - making. b. colons purpose is to show readers that experiencing being labeled and misjudged can be motivating. c. the author wants readers to consider their choices and how those choices define them. d. the purpose of the text is to urge readers to reflect on their own identity.

Explanation:

In paragraph 11, the author reflects on a situation involving potential prejudice and stereotypes. The focus is on how stereotypes can cause discord and impact decision - making, as the author considers the reactions and assumptions in the situation.

Answer:

A. The author’s purpose was to convey to readers how stereotypes can create discord and influence decision - making.