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Which of the following best expresses the meaning of Troy's statement that "there ought not never have been no time called too early!" (line 78267)

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We should judge past conditions in light of their historical context.
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B
It is a shame that we must wait for society's flaws to be corrected by progress and social change.
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C
Most individuals are born before the time period in which they could most prosper or succeed.
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The language we use to describe the world affects the way we experience the world.
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Despite the appearance of progress, social conditions do not really improve.
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Solution

The correct option is B It is a shame that we must wait for society's flaws to be corrected by progress and social change.
Option B is the correct answer. Troy comments society's inability to evolve in time and accept the various social flaws and changes. Troy had been informed of racial integration in the world of sports, which he feels to be unfair for it did not happen in his time. The statements of options A,C,D and E are not coherent with the quotation in question and, thus, are incorrect.

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