Why Does Mencius Tell the Story of Ox Mountain in 6A8

Multiple Choice

Why does Mencius tell the story of Ox Mountain in 6A8?

A) To illustrate the idea that feelings of compassion and disdain are the sprouts of benevolence and righteousness.
B) To respond to the objection that because many people lack benevolence and righteousness, human nature cannot truly be good.
C) To argue by analogy that human nature is not truly good because it can be corrupted by bad circumstances.
D) To prove that human nature is naturally good because virtue always regrows, given enough time.