Question

Part A was which statement best states the claim, or main point, that Bacon builds upon in this passage?

A. Holding high office causes people to do evil.
B. Holding high office is one of the noblest aspirations.
C. Holding high office has costs as great as any of the benefits.
D. Holding high office helps people serve others in many ways.

Answer 1

C). Holding high office has costs as great as any of the benefits.

Step-by-step explanation:

The third statement i.e. 'Holding...benefits' most aptly states the central claim that Bacon builds in the given passage as he portrays the 'costs associated with holding high offices.' He asserts that 'men in great places are servants thrice; of state, of fame, and of business' which snatches their liberty and thus, the desire for power leads to loss of freedom. People take the pain(by making efforts) to attain much greater pains(lose their self, liberty, and become more laborious). Thus, the author displays that people only see the benefits enjoyed by people in power but the costs that these benefits come upon is much higher. Hence, option C is the correct answer.