What is the narrator’s purpose in this excerpt?

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What is the narrator’s purpose in this excerpt?
A . to create sympathy for Dame Van Winkle’s problem
B . to illustrate the hardships of life in Colonial America
C . to describe Rip’s relationship with his dog
D . to justify Rip’s avoidance of hard work
E . to describe the sort of life Rip led

Answer: E