Francis Experienced Early Success as a Musician

Multiple Choice

Francis experienced early success as a musician. He was well liked when he performed in local clubs and bars, and a representative from a record company expressed interest in signing him to a label. However, before achieving national recognition, his partner died, which caused Francis to fall into a deep depression. Eventually, he gave up his dream of being a musician, and now spends his time working in a local coffee shop. Francis's story is most clearly an example of:

A) self-verification.
B) a redemption story.
C) a contamination story.
D) self-complexity.