What evidence does the author provide in this passage to help make Samuel a credible character? A. The author makes Samuel react understandably to the sudden violence and embarrassment. B. The author creates a situation in which Samuel unrealistically refuses to fight back in the face of social humiliation. C. The author reinforces Samuel's credibility by not having any of the other boys defend him. D. The author demonstrates that Samuel refuses to get help in the face of bullying.