Which theme most likely underlies the monk’s tale, judging from this passage?
A monk there was, one made for mastery,
An outrider, who loved his venery;
A manly man, to be an abbot able.
Full many a blooded horse had he in stable:
And when he rode men might his bridle hear
A jingling in the whistling wind as clear,
Aye, and as loud as does the chapel bell
Where this brave monk was of the cell.

A.the earthly nature of figures in the Church B.the monk's oppression of vulnerable peopleC.the opposition of Protestantism and CatholicismD.the admiration one earns from excellent horsmanship

Question

Which theme most likely underlies the monk’s tale, judging from this passage?
A monk there was, one made for mastery,
An outrider, who loved his venery;
A manly man, to be an abbot able.
Full many a blooded horse had he in stable:
And when he rode men might his bridle hear
A jingling in the whistling wind as clear,
Aye, and as loud as does the chapel bell
Where this brave monk was of the cell.

A.the earthly nature of figures in the Church B.the monk's oppression of vulnerable peopleC.the opposition of Protestantism and CatholicismD.the admiration one earns from excellent horsmanship